Jerry Bird
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BornFebruary 3, 1934
Corbin, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedJuly 16, 2017 (aged 83)
Corbin, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 3, 1934 Corbin, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 2017 (aged 83) Corbin, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Corbin (Corbin, Kentucky) |
| College | Kentucky (1953–1956) |
| NBA draft | 1956: 3rd round, 18th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Playing career | 1958–1959 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 7 |
| Career history | |
| 1958–1959 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Jerry Lee Bird (February 3, 1934 – July 16, 2017) was an American basketball player. Born in Corbin, Kentucky,[1] he played collegiately for the University of Kentucky. He was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1956 NBA draft and played 11 NBA games for the New York Knicks (1958–59).
