Loy Petersen
American basketball player
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Loy M. Petersen (born July 26, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1968 to 1970. A shooting guard, he played college basketball for the Oregon State Beavers, and was drafted in the second round (17th overall) of the 1968 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls; previously, he was also drafted in the 17th round of the 1967 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets (now the Washington Wizards). He played in 69 career games over two seasons for the Bulls.
BornJuly 26, 1945
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
High schoolAnaheim (Anaheim, California)
![]() Petersen with the Chicago Bulls in 1969 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 26, 1945 Anaheim, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Anaheim (Anaheim, California) |
| College | Oregon State (1965–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968: 2nd round, 17th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Chicago Bulls |
| Playing career | 1968–1970 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 15 |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1970 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Loy now lives in Madras, Oregon, with his wife, Carol.
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
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