Terry Duerod facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 29, 1956 Royal Oak, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | November 13, 2020 (aged 64) Westland, Michigan |
| High school | Highland Park (Highland Park, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Detroit Mercy (1975–1979) |
| NBA Draft | 1979 / Round: 3 / Pick: 48th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 1979–1984 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1980 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1980 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1980–1982 | Boston Celtics |
| 1982 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1982–1983 | Detroit Spirits |
| 1983–1984 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Terry Duerod (born July 29, 1956 – died November 13, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard and was known for his time with the Boston Celtics, where he won an NBA championship.
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College Basketball Career
Terry Duerod was a 6-foot-2-inch guard from Highland Park Community High School in Detroit, Michigan. He played college basketball at the University of Detroit under coach Dick Vitale.
Duerod quickly became an important player for the Detroit Titans. During his time from 1975 to 1979, the team became very strong. Coach Vitale brought in other future NBA players like John Long, Terry Tyler, and Dennis Boyd.
As a senior, Duerod was a top scorer, averaging 23.3 points per game. He shot the ball very well, making 52.5% of his shots.
NCAA Tournament Appearances
- In 1977, Duerod helped his team reach the 1977 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament. They won their first game against Middle Tennessee. They then played against the University of Michigan in the "Sweet 16" round, losing a close game 86-81. The team finished that great season ranked 12th nationally.
- In 1978, even with a strong 25-4 record, the team did not make the NCAA tournament. They played in the NIT instead.
- In 1979, Duerod and future NBA center Earl Cureton led the Titans back to the 1979 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament. They lost their first game to Lamar 95-87. The team ended the season ranked 20th.
During his four years at Detroit, Duerod scored 1,690 points. This placed him sixth in the school's history. In 1993, he was honored by being inducted into the Detroit Mercy Titans Hall of Fame.
Professional Basketball Career
In 1979, Terry Duerod's college coach, Dick Vitale, became the coach for the NBA's Detroit Pistons. The Pistons then chose Duerod in the third round of the 1979 NBA draft.
Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks
In his first year in the NBA, Duerod played for the Detroit Pistons. He averaged 9.3 points per game and shot 47% from the field. He played alongside his former University of Detroit teammates, Terry Tyler and John Long.
After Vitale left the Pistons, Duerod was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1980 NBA Expansion Draft. He played only 18 games for Dallas before moving to another team.
Boston Celtics and NBA Championship
Duerod then signed with the Boston Celtics. He quickly became a favorite among Celtics fans, even though he was often the twelfth player on the team. When Duerod entered a game, fans would often cheer "Doooo!" He was also a popular topic for the team's TV and radio announcers.
In 1981, Duerod and the Celtics won the 1981 NBA Finals against the Houston Rockets. This meant Duerod earned an NBA championship ring! He loved playing for the Celtics fans, saying they were "the best fans in the world." He felt they always supported the team, no matter what.
Later NBA Years
Duerod played part of one more season with the Celtics. After that, he played five games for the Golden State Warriors during the 1982–83 season. In his entire NBA career, he averaged 6.7 points per game.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Terry Duerod became a Detroit firefighter. He worked as a Fire Engine Operator for 27 years. He also played on the fire department's basketball team. He retired due to the department's rules.
Terry Duerod passed away on November 13, 2020, in Westland, Michigan, at the age of 64. He had been battling leukemia. His former teammate, Earl Cureton, spoke highly of him, saying Duerod excelled in everything he did, whether it was being a husband, a friend, or a firefighter. Terry Duerod was survived by his wife, Rosemary.
See also
In Spanish: Terry Duerod para niños
