Dick Duckett
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BornMarch 25, 1933
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2021 (aged 87)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1933 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 10, 2021 (aged 87) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Francis Prep (Queens, New York) |
| College | St. John's (1951–1953, 1955–1957) |
| NBA draft | 1957: 2nd round, 9th overall pick |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 10 |
| Career history | |
| 1957–1958 | Cincinnati Royals |
| 1960–1962 | Hazelton Hawks |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Richard J. Duckett (March 25, 1933 – March 10, 2021[1]) was an American professional basketball player.[2] Duckett was selected in the 1957 NBA draft (second round, ninth overall) by the Cincinnati Royals after a collegiate career at St. John's.[2] He played for the Royals for one season followed by two years playing in the Eastern Professional Basketball League for the Hazelton Hawks.
