Phil Jordon facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 12, 1933 Lakeport, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | June 7, 1965 (aged 31) Sumner, Washington |
| High school | Willits (Willits, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Whitworth (1952–1955) |
| NBA Draft | 1956 / Round: 6 / Pick: 42nd overall |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1956–1963 |
| Career history | |
| 1956–1957 | New York Knicks |
| 1957–1959 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1959–1961 | Cincinnati Royals |
| 1961–1962 | New York Knicks |
| 1962–1963 | St. Louis Hawks |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,833 (10.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,028 (6.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 769 (1.7 apg) |
Philip "Phil" Jordon (born September 12, 1933 – died June 7, 1965) was an American professional basketball player. He played for seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Phil was known for being a tall and strong player. He played as a center and power forward.
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Phil Jordon's Basketball Journey
Phil Jordon was a very tall basketball player, standing 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) tall. He played college basketball at Whitworth University from 1952 to 1955. After college, he joined the NBA.
Playing in the NBA
Phil played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for seven seasons, from 1956 to 1963. He played for several teams during his career:
- The New York Knicks
- The Detroit Pistons
- The Cincinnati Royals
- The St. Louis Hawks
Throughout his career, Phil Jordon scored an average of 10.9 points per game. He also grabbed an average of 6.9 rebounds per game. Rebounds are when a player gets the ball after a missed shot.
The Famous 100-Point Game
Phil Jordon was part of the New York Knicks team in 1962. On March 2, 1962, the Knicks played against the Philadelphia Warriors. The Warriors had a famous player named Wilt Chamberlain.
In that game, Wilt Chamberlain scored an amazing 100 points! This is still an NBA record. Phil Jordon was not able to play in this game. He was officially reported to be sick with the flu. Some people believe his absence made it easier for Wilt Chamberlain to score so many points. This is because Phil was one of the few players big enough to guard Wilt.
About Phil Jordon's Life
Phil Jordon was born in Lakeport, California. He was of Wailaki and Nomlaki Native American heritage.
His Family
Phil Jordon had a son named Jon Jordon. Jon also played basketball, just like his father. He played for Central Washington University.
Later Life and Passing
Sadly, Phil Jordon passed away at a young age. He drowned in a rafting accident. This happened in Washington state on June 7, 1965.
See also
In Spanish: Phil Jordon para niños
