James Lister (basketball)
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BornDecember 7, 1951
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died2010 (aged 58–59)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 7, 1951 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | 2010 (aged 58–59) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Sam Houston (1969–1973) |
| NBA draft | 1973: 3rd round, 41st overall pick |
| Drafted by | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Playing career | 1977–1981 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 21 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1978 | Le Mans |
| 1978–1980 | EBBC Den Bosch |
| 1980–1981 | Pallacanestro Pordenone |
| 1981 | CDCP Road Builders |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
James Lister (born July 12, 1951 – 2010) was an American basketball player. He was a 2.08 metres (6 ft 10 in) tall center.[1][2]
Lister played collegiate for Sam Houston State and was inducted to the team's Hall of Honour in 1981.[3] He is the all-time leading scorer for the Bearkats with 2,304 points (21.9 per game), as well as the all-time leading rebounder with 1,682 boards (16.0 per game).[3] Lister scored a school record 47 points against East Texas in 1971.