Swede Halbrook
American basketball player (1933-1988) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 55
Harvey Wade "Swede" Halbrook was an American National Basketball Association (NBA) player from 1960 to 1962. He played in college for Oregon State University, and at 7 ft 3 in, was at the time the tallest player to ever play college and professional basketball.
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Lester Conner Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Tres Tinkle Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball- Greg Wiltjer Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Kylor Kelley Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Ethan Thompson Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Red Rocha Also played for Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
Career 2
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Oregon State Beavers men's basketball1953-1955
Philadelphia 76ers
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 1988 · aged 55