Al Carlson (basketball)
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BornSeptember 17, 1951
Oceanside, California, U.S.
Oceanside, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
High schoolGarden Grove
(Garden Grove, California)
(Garden Grove, California)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 1951 Oceanside, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Garden Grove (Garden Grove, California) |
| College | Oregon (1970–1972) |
| NBA draft | 1973: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1972–1980 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 35 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1976 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1979–1980 | Joventut Badalona |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Alvin Harold Carlson (born September 17, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player.
Born in Oceanside, California, Carlson played collegiately for the Oregon Ducks. He played briefly as a sophomore behind Stan Love during the 1970–71 season but then experienced academic issues that prevented him from playing.[1] Carlson returned to the team for the final 16 games of the 1971–72 season and averaged 11.1 points.[1] He left Oregon in 1972 to start his professional career in Belgium where he played alongside Rusty Blair.[1]
He played for the Seattle SuperSonics (1975–76) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 28 games.
