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Tom Boswell

Personal information
Born	(1953-10-02) October 2, 1953 (age 71) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
High school	George Washington Carver (Montgomery, Alabama)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	South Carolina State (1971–1973) South Carolina (1974–1975)
NBA Draft	1975 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Career history
1975–1978	Boston Celtics
1978–1979	Denver Nuggets
1979–1980	Utah Jazz
1980–1981	Squibb Cantù
1983–1984	Utah Jazz
1984–1985	Wisconsin Flyers
Career highlights and awards
NBA champion (1976) Italian League champion (1981) FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1981)
Medals Representing  United States Men's basketball FIBA World Championship Bronze 1974 Puerto Rico Team competition

Tommy G. Boswell, born on October 2, 1953, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 9 inches, and played as a forward or center. He spent six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with teams like the Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, and Utah Jazz. A big highlight of his career was winning an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 1976. He also proudly represented his country, winning a bronze medal with the U.S. national team in the 1974 FIBA World Championship.

Who is Tom Boswell?

Tommy Boswell is a retired American basketball player. He was known for his skills as a forward and center. He played for several teams during his professional career. His journey in basketball took him from college to the top league in the world.

Early Life and College Basketball

Tommy Boswell grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended George Washington Carver. After high school, he continued his basketball journey in college. He first played for South Carolina State from 1971 to 1973. Later, he transferred to the University of South Carolina. There, he played for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 1974 to 1975.

Joining the NBA

In 1975, Tommy Boswell was ready for the professional league. He entered the NBA draft, where teams pick new players. The Boston Celtics chose him in the first round. He was the 17th player picked overall in that draft. This was a very exciting moment for his basketball career.

Playing for the Boston Celtics

Boswell started his NBA journey with the Boston Celtics. He played for them from 1975 to 1978. His time with the Celtics was very successful. He was part of the team that won the NBA Championship in 1976. This was a huge achievement for him and the team.

Other NBA Teams

After his time with the Celtics, Boswell played for other NBA teams. He joined the Denver Nuggets from 1978 to 1979. Later, he also played for the Utah Jazz in 1979 and again in 1983. He showed his skills and dedication on each team he played for.

Playing Overseas

Tommy Boswell also played basketball outside of the United States. From 1980 to 1981, he played for Squibb Cantù in Italy. While playing in Italy, he helped his team win the Italian League championship in 1981. They also won the FIBA Saporta Cup in the same year. This shows he was a talented player on an international level too.

Representing His Country

Boswell also had the honor of playing for the U.S. men's national basketball team. He was part of the team that competed in the 1974 FIBA World Championship. In this important international tournament, his team won the bronze medal. This was a proud moment for him and his country.

Career Highlights and Achievements

Throughout his career, Tommy Boswell achieved many great things. He is an NBA champion from 1976. He also won the Italian League championship and the FIBA Saporta Cup in 1981. These achievements show he was a valuable player wherever he played. He averaged 7.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in his NBA career.

External Links

• Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
• Legabasket.it Profile

See also

In Spanish: Tom Boswell para niños