Jerry Bird
American basketball player (1935-2017) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 82
Jerry Lee Bird was an American basketball player. Born in Corbin, Kentucky, he played collegiately for the University of Kentucky. He was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1956 NBA draft and played 11 NBA games for the New York Knicks (1958-59).
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball1953-1956
New York Knicks
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Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2017 · aged 82
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