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Steve Patterson

American basketball player-coach (1948-2004) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 56

Steven John Patterson was an American professional basketball player and coach who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for five seasons. A 6'9" center for UCLA, Patterson spent his first year of athletic eligibility as the backup to Lew Alcindor, later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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UCLA Bruins men's basketball1968-1971
Chicago Bulls
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He then was the starting center for the Bruins' 1970 and 1971 championship teams under legendary coach John Wooden.

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Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 2004 · aged 56