Larry Fogle facts for kids
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| Born | March 19, 1953 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Cooley (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
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| 1975 | New York Knicks |
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Larry Fogle (born March 19, 1953) is a retired American basketball player. He was chosen in the drafts for both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played a few games for the New York Knicks in 1975–1976. Later, he became a star player in the CBA and helped the Rochester Zeniths win a championship in 1977–78.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Larry Fogle was born in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up playing basketball at Cooley High School in Detroit, Michigan. He was a very talented player.
In February 1972, Larry set an amazing record. He scored 73 points in a single game against Cody High School! This was a city league record. Because of his great skills, the Detroit News newspaper named him Michigan High School Player of the Year.
College Career Highlights
After high school, Larry Fogle played college basketball. He attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana (which is now called the University of Louisiana at Lafayette). He also played for Canisius College.
Larry was a 6-foot-5-inch guard. In the 1973–74 season, he was incredible. He led the entire NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) in scoring. He averaged 33.4 points per game and also grabbed 14 rebounds per game. A rebound is when a player gets the ball after a missed shot.
Because of his outstanding performance, Larry was recognized as an All-American. This means he was one of the best college players in the country.
Professional Basketball Journey
Larry Fogle was a highly sought-after player. In 1974, the Denver Nuggets picked him in the ABA draft. However, Larry decided to stay in college for another year.
The next year, in 1975, he was drafted again. The New York Knicks chose him in the second round of the 1975 NBA draft. The Spirits of St. Louis also picked him in the ABA draft that same year.
Larry played for the New York Knicks during the 1975-76 NBA season. He appeared in two games, scoring two points and getting three rebounds. After his time in the NBA, he went on to have a successful career in the CBA. He was a key player for the Rochester Zeniths when they won their championship in the 1977–78 season.
See also
- In Spanish: Larry Fogle para niños
