Al Leslie facts for kids
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Leslie with the Rochester Zeniths in 1981
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 14, 1960 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| High school | McDonogh School (Owings Mills, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Bucknell (1977–1981) |
| NBA Draft | 1981 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1981–1983 |
| Coaching career | 1984–1986 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1981–1983 | Rochester Zeniths |
| As coach: | |
| 1984–1986 | Bucknell (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Albert V. Leslie (born March 14, 1960) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He is known for his amazing college basketball career at Bucknell. Many people consider him the best basketball player ever from the Bucknell program. He held the school's scoring record for 32 years!
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Al Leslie's Basketball Journey
College Basketball Star
Al Leslie played college basketball for the Bucknell Bison from 1977 to 1981. He was an incredible scorer. He still holds team records for the most shots made and attempted. In a game in 1980, he scored 45 points against the American Eagles. This is the highest score by a Bucknell player in modern times. His jersey number, 22, was even retired by Bucknell to honor his achievements.
Playing Pro Basketball
After college, Al Leslie was chosen by the Indiana Pacers in the 1981 NBA draft. He was the 37th player picked overall. Even though he was a top pick, he didn't end up playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the Rochester Zeniths in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1981 to 1983. The CBA was a professional basketball league, a bit like a minor league for the NBA.
Life After Playing
After his playing career, Al Leslie became a coach. He was an assistant coach for the Bucknell Bison from 1984 to 1986. He also coached at his old high school, McDonogh School. In 1986, he was honored by being added to the Bucknell Hall of Fame. This is a special place for athletes who have achieved great things at the university. In 2012, Al Leslie was working as a math teacher for Job Corps in Woodstock, Maryland. He helped people get their General Educational Development (GED) certificates.
