Skeeter Swift
Harley Edward "Skeeter" Swift Jr. (June 19, 1946 – April 20, 2017) was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 19, 1946 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 2017 (aged 70) Kingsport, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 204 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | George Washington (Alexandria, Virginia) |
| College | East Tennessee State (1966–1969) |
| NBA draft | 1969: 3rd round, 31st overall pick |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Playing career | 1969–1974 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 24, 23, 21 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1969–1970 | New Orleans Buccaneers |
| 1969–1970 | Memphis Pros |
| 1970–1972 | Pittsburgh Condors |
| 1972–1974 | Dallas Chaparrals / San Antonio Spurs |
| As coach: | |
| 1977–1978 | Liberty |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A 6'3" guard from East Tennessee State University, Swift was selected in the third round (31st pick overall) of the 1969 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, but he instead played five seasons in the American Basketball Association as a member of the New Orleans Buccaneers, Memphis Pros, Pittsburgh Condors, Dallas Chaparrals, and San Antonio Spurs. He averaged 11.6 points per game in his professional career.[1]
Swift died on April 20, 2017, at the age of 70.[2]
References
- Skeeter Swift at basketball-reference.com.
- "ETSU great "Skeeter" Swift dies at the age of 70". WJHL.COM. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
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