Jerry Rook
American basketball player and coach (1943–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jerry G. Rook (October 27, 1943 – August 25, 2019) was an American basketball player, best known for his success at Arkansas State University. He played one season for the New Orleans Buccaneers in the American Basketball Association (ABA).
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Born | (1943-10-27)October 27, 1943 Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | August 25, 2019(2019-08-25) (aged 75) Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 219 lb (99 kg) |
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High school | Nettleton (Jonesboro, Arkansas) |
College | Arkansas State (1961–1965) |
NBA draft | 1965: 14th round, 97th overall pick |
Selected by the Baltimore Bullets | |
Playing career | 1969–1970 |
Position | Forward |
Number | 22 |
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1969–1970 | New Orleans Buccaneers |
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