Wilbur Kirkland
Wilbur Kirkland also known as Willie Kirkland, (born 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] After a college career at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Kirkland played in two games for the Pittsburgh Pipers in the American Basketball Association.[1] He was then drafted into the United States Army and, after serving for 18 months in the armed forces, he returned to basketball.[2] Kirkland spent the next eight years playing for teams in Greece, Italy, and Switzerland, retiring from professional basketball in 1978.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947 (age 75–76) South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Chester (Chester, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Cheyney (1966–1969) |
| NBA draft | 1969: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1969–1978 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 35 |
| Career history | |
| 1969 | Pittsburgh Pipers |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Wilbur is also the older brother of Thaddeus Kirkland, a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[2]
References
- "Wilbur Kirkland NBA/ABA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
- Hardy, Dan (August 1, 2000). "His Star Shone A World Away From 76ers Glenmoore's Wilbur Kirkland, 53, Is A Former European Basketball Legend Who Does Not Regret Not Playing Locally". Philadelphia Inquirer. Philly.com. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
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