Walt Simon
American basketball player (1939-1997) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 57
Walter John Simon was an American basketball player. A 6'6" small forward from Benedict College, he played seven seasons (1967-1974) in the American Basketball Association for the New Jersey Americans/New York Nets and Kentucky Colonels. He appeared in the 1969 ABA All-Star Game, and he scored 6,414 career points.
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Kentucky Colonels
Benedict Tigers men's basketball
About this person
Simon is the only alumnus of Benedict College to play professionally at the ABA or NBA level.
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1939 to 1997 · aged 57