George Patterson (basketball)
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BornNovember 26, 1939
DiedDecember 22, 2003 (aged 64)
Sanibel Island, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 26, 1939 |
| Died | December 22, 2003 (aged 64) Sanibel Island, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central Catholic (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Toledo (1958–1961) |
| NBA draft | 1961: 12th round, 100th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Cincinnati Royals |
| Playing career | 1967–1968 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 20 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1968 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 120 |
| Rebounds | 159 |
| Assists | 51 |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
George Patterson (November 26, 1939 – December 22, 2003)[1] was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Patterson was originally drafted in the twelfth round of the 1961 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals. He would finally play in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons from 1967 to 1968. Later, he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1968 NBA expansion draft.
He attended high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[2]
George Patterson was the grandfather of Shea Patterson, former quarterback of the University of Michigan football team.
