Jim Washington facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1943 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | West Philadelphia Catholic (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Villanova (1962–1965) |
| NBA Draft | 1965 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall |
| Selected by the St. Louis Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1965–1975 |
| Career history | |
| 1965–1966 | St. Louis Hawks |
| 1966–1969 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1969 | Sunbury Mercuries |
| 1969–1971 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1971–1975 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1975 | Buffalo Braves |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,168 (10.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,637 (8.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,105 (1.4 apg) |
James H. "Jumpin' Jimmy" Washington (born July 1, 1943) is a former professional basketball player. A 6'6" forward born in Philadelphia and from Villanova University, he was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with the 6th pick of the 1965 NBA draft. After one year with the Hawks, he joined the Chicago Bulls, where he became a fan favorite as the first Bull to average more than ten rebounds per game.
In 1967–1968, he averaged 12.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. During the 1968 NBA playoffs, he averaged postseason career-highs of 17.2 points and 15 rebounds as the Bulls lost in the first round to the Los Angeles Lakers. The following season, Washington averaged 14 points and 10.6 rebounds. Washington would also play for the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks (a later incarnation of the St. Louis Hawks), and the Buffalo Braves and retired with 6,637 career rebounds.
See also
In Spanish: Jim Washington para niños
