Kenny Rollins facts for kids
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| Born | September 14, 1923 Charleston, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Died | October 9, 2012 (aged 89) Greencastle, Indiana, U.S. |
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| High school | Wickliffe (Wickliffe, Kentucky) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 168 lb (76 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Kentucky (1942–1943, 1946–1948) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1948 / Round: 3 / Pick: 32nd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1948–1953 | |||||||||||||
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| 1948–1950 | Chicago Stags | |||||||||||||
| 1950–1951 | Louisville Alumnites | |||||||||||||
| 1952–1953 | Boston Celtics | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 817 (4.9 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 45 (1.0 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 344 (2.0 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Kenneth Herman Rollins (born September 14, 1923, died October 9, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. He was a talented athlete who played in the NBA. Kenny was also a member of the famous "Fabulous Five" team at the University of Kentucky. They won the NCAA tournament in 1948. He also won a gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics. His college career was paused when he served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Kenny's brother, Phil Rollins, also played basketball. Phil played for the University of Louisville and spent three seasons in the NBA.
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Kenny Rollins' Early Life and College Career
Kenny Rollins was born in Charleston, Missouri. He grew up playing high school basketball in Wickliffe, Kentucky. After high school, he went to the University of Kentucky.
Playing for the Kentucky Wildcats
At the University of Kentucky, Kenny became a key player for the men's basketball team. He was part of a legendary group known as the "Fabulous Five." This team achieved a huge victory in 1948. They won the NCAA tournament, which is a major championship in college basketball.
Olympic Gold Medalist
In 1948, Kenny Rollins also represented the United States. He played for the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team. They competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. The team performed incredibly well and won the gold medal. This was a very proud moment for Kenny and his country.
Professional Basketball Career
After his successful college and Olympic career, Kenny Rollins became a professional basketball player. He played for several teams in different leagues.
Teams Kenny Rollins Played For
Kenny started his professional career with the Chicago Stags. They were part of the BAA, which later became the NBA. He also played for the Louisville Alumnites in the National Professional Basketball League. Later in his career, he joined the Boston Celtics in the NBA.
Later Life
Kenny Rollins passed away in October 2012. He was living in Greencastle, Indiana, with his son since 2004. His legacy as a college champion and Olympic gold medalist continues to be remembered.
