Jim Pollard
American basketball player and coach (1922-1993) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 70
James Clifford Pollard was an American professional basketball player and coach. As a player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Pollard was considered one of the best forwards in the 1950s and was known for his leaping ability, earning him the nickname "The Kangaroo Kid".
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- Adam Keefe Also played for Stanford Cardinal men's basketball
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Tyrell Terry Also played for Stanford Cardinal men's basketball
Jarron Collins Also played for Stanford Cardinal men's basketball
KZ Okpala Also played for Stanford Cardinal men's basketball
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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Stanford Cardinal men's basketball1941-1942
Los Angeles Lakers
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A five-time NBA champion and four-time NBA All-Star, Pollard spent his entire eight-year professional career with the Minneapolis Lakers.
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 1993 · aged 70