Personal information | |
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Born |
Corbin, Kentucky |
February 3, 1934
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Corbin (Corbin, Kentucky) |
College | Kentucky (1953–1956) |
NBA draft | 1956 / Round: 3 / Pick: 18th overall |
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
Playing career | 1958–1959 |
Position | Forward |
Number | 7 |
Career history | |
1958–1959 | New York Knicks |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Jerry Lee Bird (born February 3, 1934) is a retired American basketball player.
Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he played collegiately for the University of Kentucky.
He was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1956 NBA draft.
He played for the New York Knicks (1958–59) in the NBA for 11 games.