Bennie Swain
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BornDecember 16, 1933
Talladega, Alabama, U.S.
Talladega, Alabama, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 2008 (aged 74)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 16, 1933 Talladega, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 2008 (aged 74) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Westside (Talladega, Alabama) |
| College | Texas Southern (1954–1958) |
| NBA draft | 1958: 1st round, 7th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Boston Celtics |
| Playing career | 1958–1959 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 16 |
| Career history | |
| 1958–1959 | Boston Celtics |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 265 (4.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 262 (4.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 29 (0.5 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Bennie Samuel Swain (December 16, 1933 – June 19, 2008[1]) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'8" power forward, Swain played at Texas Southern University in the 1950s. He led the NAIA in scoring during the 1957–58 season and was named an NAIA All-American. After graduating, Swain was selected by the Boston Celtics with the seventh pick of the 1958 NBA draft. He played one season for the Celtics, contributing 4.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game en route to the 1959 NBA Championship.
He was the first Texas Southern University player to earn an NBA Championship ring.
Swain later served as a high school basketball coach.
