Art Spector
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BornOctober 17, 1920
DiedJune 18, 1987 (aged 66)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
 Spector in 1948 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 17, 1920 |
| Died | June 18, 1987 (aged 66) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Villanova (1940–1941) |
| Playing career | 1946–1950 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 12 |
| Career history | |
| 1944–1946 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1946–1950 | Boston Celtics |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 852 |
| Assist | 143 |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Arthur Edward Spector (nicknamed "Speed";[1] 17 October 1920 – 18 June 1987) was an American basketball player. He played as a forward for the Boston Celtics from 1946 to 1950.
Spector was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and lived in West Philadelphia.[2][3] He was Jewish.[2][3] His grandson is American former soccer player Jonathan Spector.[4][5]
Spector attended and played basketball first at West Philadelphia High School, where he was team captain. He then played basketball at Villanova University, graduating in 1941.[6][7][8][9][10]