Bud Palmer
American basketball player (1921-2013) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 91
John Shove "Bud" Palmer was an American professional basketball player and sportscaster. He was a member of the New York Knicks during the team's first three seasons in the Basketball Association of America and was the leading scorer in the team's inaugural 1946-47 season.
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
New York Knicks
Princeton Tigers men's soccer
Princeton Tigers men's lacrosse
Princeton Tigers men's basketball
Media & music
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Palmer is considered to be one of the inventors of the jump shot.
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2013 · aged 91