Tom Barker (basketball)
American basketball player (born 1955)
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Thomas Kevin Barker (born March 11, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Barker was selected by the Atlanta Hawks as the 53rd overall pick in the 1976 NBA draft. He played for the Hawks, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Barker played in the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) for the Jersey Shore Bullets from 1977 to 1978 and was named to the All-EBA Second Team.[1]
BornMarch 11, 1955
Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
High schoolWeslaco (Weslaco, Texas)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 11, 1955 Harlingen, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Weslaco (Weslaco, Texas) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1976: 4th round, 53rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Atlanta Hawks |
| Playing career | 1976–1985 |
| Position | Center / power forward |
| Number | 41, 15, 35, 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1977 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1977–1978 | Jersey Shore Bullets |
| 1978 | Houston Rockets |
| 1979 | Boston Celtics |
| 1979 | New York Knicks |
| 1979–1980 | Basket Mestre |
| 1980–1983 | Nashua Den Bosch |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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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