Don Savage (basketball)
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BornApril 9, 1928
Manlius, New York, U.S.
Manlius, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 2010 (aged 81)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 9, 1928 Manlius, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 2010 (aged 81) Basking Ridge, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Manlius (Manlius, New York) |
| College | Le Moyne (1948–1951) |
| NBA draft | 1951: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Syracuse Nationals |
| Playing career | 1951–1956 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 9, 15 |
| Career history | |
| 1951 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1951–1953 | Elmira Colonels |
| 1953–1956 | Parris Island Marines |
| 1956 | Syracuse Nationals |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 54 (3.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 31 (1.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 14 (0.8 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Donald Joseph Savage (April 9, 1928 - January 27, 2010[1]) was an American professional basketball player.[2] Savage was selected in the second round (14th overall) in the 1951 NBA draft by the Syracuse Nationals after a collegiate career at Le Moyne.[2] Besides two different seasons with the Nationals, Savage also played for the Elmira Colonels of the American Basketball League.
