Dick Duckett

Richard J. Duckett (March 25, 1933 – March 10, 2021) was an American former professional basketball player.[1] Duckett was selected in the 1957 NBA draft (second round, ninth overall) by the Cincinnati Royals after a collegiate career at St. John's.[1] He played for the Royals for one season followed by two years playing in the Eastern Professional Basketball League for the Hazelton Hawks.

Dick Duckett
Personal information
Born(1933-03-25)March 25, 1933
Brooklyn, New York
DiedMarch 10, 2021(2021-03-10) (aged 87)
Naples, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Francis Prep (Queens, New York)
CollegeSt. John's (1951–1953, 1955–1957)
NBA draft1957: 2nd round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
PositionPoint guard
Number10
Career history
1957–1958Cincinnati Royals
1960–1962Hazelton Hawks
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

References

  1. Dick Duckett. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on March 4, 2013.

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