Archie Clark (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 15, 1941 Conway, Arkansas, U.S. |
| High school | Ecorse (Ecorse, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Minnesota (1963–1966) |
| NBA Draft | 1966 / Round: 4 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1966–1976 |
| Career history | |
| 1966–1968 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1968–1971 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1971–1974 | Baltimore / Capital Bullets |
| 1974–1975 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1975–1976 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 11,819 (16.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,427 (3.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,498 (4.8 apg) |
Archie L. Clark (born July 15, 1941) is a former American professional basketball player. He was a talented guard who played for five different teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during his career. Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, he was known for his exciting playing style.
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Archie Clark's Early Life and College
Archie Clark was born in Conway, Arkansas. He grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. After finishing high school, he joined the United States Army.
While playing basketball for a team at Andrews Air Force Base, he was noticed by a scout. This led to him getting a scholarship to play for the University of Minnesota. He had a very successful college career. In his senior year, he was even chosen for the All-Big Ten team.
Archie Clark's NBA Career
Archie Clark was picked by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1966 NBA draft. This marked the start of his 10-year career in the league, which lasted from 1966 to 1976.
During his time in the NBA, Clark played for several teams:
In 1968, Archie Clark was part of a big trade. He, along with two other players, moved from the Lakers. This trade helped bring the famous player Wilt Chamberlain to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Clark was a great player who scored an average of 16.3 points per game. He also made 4.8 assists per game during his career. He was so good that he was chosen to play in the National Basketball Association All-Star Game twice. He also earned a special honor, being named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1972.
"Shake and Bake" Playing Style
Archie Clark was one of the first players to use a move called the "crossover dribble" very well. This move involves quickly changing the ball from one hand to the other while dribbling. It helps a player get past their defender. Because of his exciting way of playing, he earned the cool nickname "Shake and Bake."
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Archie Clark remained active. In 1987, he tried to become the Mayor of Ecorse, Michigan, but he did not win.
In 1992, he helped start an important organization. He co-founded the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA). He worked with other famous players like Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Dave Cowens, and Oscar Robertson. This group helps former NBA players.
See also
In Spanish: Archie Clark para niños
