Jerry Baskerville facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 10, 1951 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | Thomas Edison (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: Supplemental |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 1974–1981 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1977 | Hazleton Bullets |
| 1975–1976 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1976–1977 | Scranton Apollos |
| 1977–1978 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| 1979–1980 | Rochester Zeniths |
| 1980–1981 | Atlantic City Hi-Rollers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jerry W. Baskerville (born November 10, 1951) is a retired American basketball player. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Jerry Baskerville's Basketball Journey
Jerry Baskerville had an exciting career playing professional basketball. He was known for his skills on the court.
College Basketball Years
Before turning professional, Jerry played college basketball. He started at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1971 to 1972. Later, he played for Temple University from 1973 to 1974.
Joining the NBA
In 1974, Jerry Baskerville was chosen by the Boston Celtics in the 1974 NBA draft. This was a special "supplemental pick." He later played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was part of their team during the 1975–76 season, playing in 21 games.
Success in the EBA/CBA
Jerry spent most of his professional career in another league. This league was first called the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA). It later became the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He played for several teams from 1974 to 1981.
His teams included:
- Hazleton Bullets
- Scranton Apollos
- Wilkes-Barre Barons
- Rochester Zeniths
- Atlantic City Hi-Rollers
Jerry was a standout player in this league. In 1975, he was named the EBA Most Valuable Player. He was also chosen for the All-EBA First Team that same year.
Championship Wins
Jerry Baskerville helped his teams win championships. He won two EBA championships:
- In 1977, with the Scranton Apollos.
- In 1978, with the Wilkes-Barre Barons.
More Information
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Jerry Baskerville para niños
