Mervin Jackson
Mervin P. Jackson, Jr. (August 15, 1946 – June 7, 2012) was an American professional basketball player.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 15, 1946 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 2012 (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Beach (Savannah, Georgia) |
| College | Utah (1965–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968: 9th round, 120th overall pick |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Playing career | 1968–1973 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 10, 24 |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1972 | Los Angeles / Utah Stars |
| 1972–1973 | Memphis Tams |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Jackson was born in Savannah, Georgia and attended the University of Utah. A 6'3" guard, he played in the American Basketball Association from 1968 to 1973 as a member of the Los Angeles / Utah Stars and Memphis Tams. He won a league championship with Utah in 1971 and appeared in the 1969 ABA All-Star Game. In his ABA career, Jackson averaged 11.6 points per game.[1]
Jackson was inducted into the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame in 1979. He died in June 2012.[2]
References
- Mervin Jackson. basketball-reference. Retrieved on June 21, 2012.
- Nathan Dominitz. "Friends remember former Beach star Mervin Jackson". Savannah Morning News. June 21, 2012. Retrieved on June 21, 2012.
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