Pete Brennan
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BornSeptember 23, 1936
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 2012 (aged 75)
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 1936 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 8, 2012 (aged 75) Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Augustine (Brooklyn, New York) |
| College | North Carolina (1955–1958) |
| NBA draft | 1958: 1st round, 4th overall pick |
| Drafted by | New York Knicks |
| Playing career | 1958–1959 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 15, 16 |
| Career history | |
| 1958–1959 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Peter Joseph Brennan (September 23, 1936 – June 8, 2012) was an American basketball player. He played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New York Knicks.
Brennan was born in Brooklyn, New York. He played collegiately for the University of North Carolina, where he was chosen ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year in the 1957–58 season.
Career
He was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round (4th pick overall) of the 1958 NBA draft. He played for the Knicks (1958–59) in the NBA for 16 games.
Honors
He was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.
Death
Brennan died of prostate cancer on June 8, 2012, in Durham, North Carolina.[1]
