Eric Fernsten
Eric Robert Fernsten (born November 1, 1953) is an American retired professional basketball player. A 6'10" center from the University of San Francisco, Fernsten played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1, 1953 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Skyline (Oakland, California) |
| College | San Francisco (1972–1975) |
| NBA draft | 1975: 4th round, 62nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Playing career | 1975–1988 |
| Position | Center / power forward |
| Number | 41, 23, 45 |
| Career history | |
| 1975 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1975–1977 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1977–1979 | Mens Sana Siena |
| 1979–1982 | Boston Celtics |
| 1983–1984 | New York Knicks |
| 1985–1986 | Tampa Bay Thrillers |
| 1986 | Staten Island Stallions |
| 1987–1988 | Albany Patroons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Professional career
Fernsten played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, and New York Knicks. He averaged 2.4 points per game and 1.7 rebounds per game in his NBA career and participated on Boston's 1981 NBA Championship team. In the NBA finals, he scored 2 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in Boston's game 5 blowout win against Houston. Eric also played basketball in Europe for several years. Fernsten was key practice player whom pushed the veterans to work harder.[1]
References
- "Eric Fernsten, a hard-working but seldom-used reserve who was". UPI. UPI. Retrieved 22 July 2018.