Gene Short facts for kids
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| Small forward | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | August 7, 1953 Macon, Mississippi |
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||
| Died | March 16, 2016 (aged 62) Houston, Texas |
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| High school | Blair (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Jackson State (1972–1975) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the New York Knicks | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1975–1976 | |||||||||||||
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| 1975 | Seattle SuperSonics | |||||||||||||
| 1975–1976 | New York Knicks | |||||||||||||
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Eugene Short Jr. (born August 7, 1953 – died March 16, 2016) was an American professional basketball player. He played as a small forward, a position in basketball. Gene was 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighed 200 pounds. He went to college at Jackson State University.
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Becoming a Pro Basketball Player
Gene Short was chosen by professional basketball teams. In 1975, the New York Knicks picked him. This was in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft. He was the 9th player chosen overall.
Before that, in 1974, he was also picked by the San Antonio Spurs. They were a team in the American Basketball Association. This league was a rival to the NBA at the time.
Playing for Team USA
Gene Short also played for the US national team. He joined them in the 1974 FIBA World Championship. This big tournament was held in Puerto Rico.
His team played very well. They won the bronze medal at the championship. This means they finished in third place.
NBA Career
After college, Gene Short played in the NBA. He played for two teams during the 1975–76 season.
He played for the Seattle SuperSonics. He also played for the New York Knicks. In total, he played in 34 NBA games.
Family in Basketball
Gene Short had a younger brother named Purvis Short. Purvis was also a professional basketball player. He played in the NBA too.
See also
In Spanish: Gene Short para niños
