Jimmie Baker (basketball)
American basketball player
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Jimmie Baker Jr. (born December 25, 1953) is an American former basketball forward who played collegiately for the University of Nevada – Las Vegas and University of Hawaii. He played for Olney High School in Philadelphia.[1]
BornDecember 25, 1953
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 25, 1953 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Olney (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| College | |
| NBA draft | 1975: 3rd round, 39th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Playing career | 1975–1976 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 32 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1976 | Kentucky Colonels |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Baker was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 3rd round (39th pick overall) of the 1975 NBA draft, and played for the Kentucky Colonels in the American Basketball Association for 5 games during the 1975–76 ABA season.