Ira Terrell

Ira Edmondson Terrell (born June 19, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player. Terrell played college basketball for the SMU Mustangs and professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Jazz, and Portland Trail Blazers.

Born (1954-06-19) June 19, 1954 (age 71)

Dallas, Texas, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)

Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)

High schoolFranklin D. Roosevelt
(Dallas, Texas)

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Ira Terrell

Personal information
Born	(1954-06-19) June 19, 1954 (age 71) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Franklin D. Roosevelt (Dallas, Texas)
College	SMU (1972–1976)
NBA draft	1976: 3rd round, 45th overall pick
Drafted by	Phoenix Suns
Playing career	1976–1979
Position	Power forward / center
Number	32, 34, 33
Career history
1976–1977	Phoenix Suns
1978–1979	New Orleans Jazz
1979	Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights
SWC Player of the Year (1976) Third-team Parade All-American (1972)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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A 6'8" power forward from Dallas' Roosevelt High School and Southern Methodist University, Terrell played in the National Basketball Association from 1976 to 1979 as a member of the Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers. He averaged 7.0 points per game and 4.2 rebounds per game in his career.^[1]