Dennis Stewart (basketball)
Dennis Edward Stewart (born April 11, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.[1]
.png.webp) Stewart from 1967 "Michiganensian" | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 11, 1947 Steelton, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Steelton-Highspire (Steelton, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Michigan (1966–1969) |
| NBA draft | 1969: 4th round, 44th overall pick |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Playing career | 1970–1979 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 40, 22 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1970 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1970–1971 | The Floridians |
| 1971–1972 | Grand Rapids Tackers |
| 1973–1974 | JA Vichy |
| 1974–1975 | Cherry Hill Rookies |
| 1975–1976 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| 1976–1979 | Lancaster Red Roses |
| As coach: | |
| 2004–2005 | Lawrenceville Jazz |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
College career
Stewart played college basketball at the University of Michigan, where he played with the Michigan Wolverines.
Professional career
Stewart was selected in the 1969 NBA draft, by the Phoenix Suns.[1] Although Stewart never played for the Suns, he did play in the NBA with the Baltimore Bullets.[1] He also played in the American Basketball Association (ABA), Continental Basketball Association (CBA), and abroad in France. Stewart was a CBA All-Star in 1971–72, when he averaged 31 points per game for the Grand Rapids Tackers.[2][3] He was the French League Best Scorer, in 1974. Stewart's professional career spanned from 1970 to 1979.
References
- Dennis Stewart NBA/ABA stats. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 27, 2014.
- "Price, Russell On All-Star Team". Decatur Sunday Herald and Review. April 2, 1972. p. 21. Retrieved February 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Pistons Invite Collegians". The State Journal. August 30, 1972. p. C-6. Retrieved February 2, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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