Tom Black (basketball)
Thomas Donald Black (July 9, 1941 – September 9, 2017)[1] was an American professional basketball player. He was a 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m), 220 lb (100 kg) center and played collegiately at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and South Dakota State University. He graduated from high school in West Salem, Wisconsin.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 9, 1941 LaCrosse, Wisconsin |
| Died | September 9, 2017 (aged 76) Missoula, Montana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | West Salem (West Salem, Wisconsin) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1964: 9th round, 72nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Baltimore Bullets | |
| Playing career | 1964–1971 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 12, 24 |
| Career history | |
| 1964–1966 | Phillips 66ers |
| 1968 | Akron Wingfoots |
| 1970–1971 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1971 | Cincinnati Royals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 299 (4.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 259 (3.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 44 (0.6 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Black was selected by the Baltimore Bullets in the 9th round (2nd pick) of the 1964 NBA draft.[2]
In his brief NBA career in 1970–71, he played for the Seattle SuperSonics and the Cincinnati Royals.
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