Clyde Lovellette
Basketball player and coach, 3-time NBA All-Star
Born
September 7th, 1929
96 years ago
Died
March 9th, 2016
9 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This individual was a professional basketball player and coach. A center, played for the Minneapolis Lakers, earning three NBA All-Star selections. Contributed to the Lakers' championship victory in 1954. Also played for the Cincinnati Royals and the Detroit Pistons during a ten-season career in the NBA. As a college athlete, helped the University of Kansas win the 1952 NCAA Championship. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, leading various teams at different levels.
Won 3 NBA All-Star selections
Helped the Minneapolis Lakers win the 1954 NBA Championship
Won the 1952 NCAA Championship with the University of Kansas
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