Sid Catlett (basketball) facts for kids
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| Forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 18, 1948 Washington, D.C. |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | November 3, 2017 (aged 69) Atlanta, Georgia |
| High school | DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Notre Dame (1968–1971) |
| NBA Draft | 1971 / Round: 4 / Pick: 55th overall |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Pro career | 1971–1972 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1972 | Cincinnati Royals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Sidney Leon Catlett (born April 18, 1948, died November 3, 2017) was an American basketball player. He was known for playing basketball in college and for a short time in the NBA.
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About Sid Catlett
Sidney Leon Catlett, often called Sid, was a talented basketball player. He was born in Washington, D.C., in 1948. Sid passed away in 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Early Life and College Basketball
Sid Catlett went to DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. He was a very good player in high school. In 1966, he was named a Third-team Parade All-American. This means he was one of the best high school basketball players in the country.
After high school, Sid played college basketball for the University of Notre Dame. He played for Notre Dame from 1968 to 1971.
Playing in the NBA
After his college career, Sid was chosen in the 1971 NBA draft. The Cincinnati Royals team picked him in the fourth round. He was the 55th player picked overall in that draft.
Sid played for the Cincinnati Royals in the NBA. He played during the 1971-1972 season. He appeared in 9 games for the team as a forward.
Family Life
Sid Catlett was the son of a famous jazz drummer. His father was also named Sid Catlett. Sid Catlett the basketball player died on November 3, 2017, due to health problems.
See also
In Spanish: Sid Catlett para niños
