Jerome Whitehead facts for kids
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| Center / Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 30, 1956 Waukegan, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | December 20, 2012 (aged 56) El Cajon, California |
| High school | Waukegan (Waukegan, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Selected by the Buffalo Braves | |
| Pro career | 1978–1989 |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1979 | San Diego Clippers |
| 1979–1980 | Utah Jazz |
| 1980 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1980 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1981–1984 | San Diego Clippers |
| 1984–1988 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1988–1989 | San Antonio Spurs |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,423 (6.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,268 (4.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 374 (0.6 apg) |
Jerome Whitehead (born September 30, 1956 – died December 20, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. He was known for playing as a center or power forward. Jerome played for 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He was chosen by the San Diego Clippers in the 1978 NBA draft. Standing 6 feet 10 inches tall, he played for several teams. These included the Clippers, Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and San Antonio Spurs.
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Jerome's Early Life and College Basketball
Jerome Whitehead was born in Waukegan, Illinois. He grew up loving basketball. He played for Waukegan High School. After high school, he went to Riverside City College. Later, he played college basketball at Marquette University.
Winning a National Championship
Jerome was a key player for the Marquette Warriors. In 1977, during his junior year, he helped his team win the national championship. This was a huge achievement in college basketball.
The Buzzer-Beater Shot
One of his most famous moments happened in the 1977 national semifinal game. Marquette was playing against UNC-Charlotte. The game was tied with only three seconds left. Jerome made a game-winning shot right at the buzzer! His teammate, Butch Lee, threw a long pass down the court. Jerome caught it and scored, winning the game for Marquette. This amazing play sent his team to the championship final.
Jerome's NBA Career
Jerome Whitehead started his professional career in 1978. He was drafted by the San Diego Clippers. He played for them for several seasons. He also played for five other NBA teams during his career.
Teams Jerome Played For
- San Diego Clippers (1978–1979, 1980–1983)
- Utah Jazz (1979)
- Dallas Mavericks (1980)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1980)
- Golden State Warriors (1984–1988)
- San Antonio Spurs (1988)
Career Statistics
During his 11 years in the NBA, Jerome played in 679 games. He scored a total of 4,423 points. He also grabbed 3,268 rebounds. Rebounds are when a player gets the ball after a missed shot. He was a strong player who helped his teams in many ways.
Later Life and Legacy
Jerome Whitehead passed away on December 20, 2012. He is remembered as a talented basketball player. His game-winning shot in the 1977 NCAA semifinal remains a famous moment in college basketball history.
See also
In Spanish: Jerome Whitehead para niños
