Ted Luckenbill

Theodore Luckenbill (July 27, 1939 – June 24, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. He spent two seasons (19611963) in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Ted Luckenbill
Personal information
Born(1939-07-27)July 27, 1939
Elkhart, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 2012(2012-06-24) (aged 72)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolElkhart (Elkhart, Indiana)
CollegeHouston (1958–1961)
NBA draft1961: 2nd round, 15th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors
Playing career1961–1964
PositionSmall forward
Number12
Career history
19611963Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors
1963–1964Wilkes-Barre Barons
Career NBA statistics
Points196 (2.3 ppg)
Rebounds166 (1.9 rpg)
Assists35 (0.4 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'6" forward who attended Elkhart High School and the University of Houston, Luckenbill was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1961 NBA draft. Luckenbill died in Dallas, Texas on June 24, 2012, at age 72 from cancer.[1]

References

  1. "Ted Luckenbill dies at 72". Associated Press. ESPN. June 25, 2012. Retrieved on June 26, 2012.
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