Andrew Toney
Basketball player, 2× NBA All-Star
Born
November 23rd, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the NBA predominantly for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 1980s. Helped lead the 76ers to an NBA Championship in 1983 and earned NBA All-Star selections in 1982 and 1983. Toney was a key player in the 76ers' backcourt and known for his scoring ability and clutch performances, particularly during the playoffs. After retiring, contributed to youth basketball programs and remains involved in the sport.
Winning an NBA Championship in 1983 with the 76ers
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 1982 and 1983
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