Louie Dampier
Basketball player for the Kentucky Colonels
Born
November 20th, 1944
80 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball player and coach, achieved recognition while playing for the Kentucky Colonels in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Dampier played a significant role in the team's success, contributing to the Colonels' ABA championship win in 1975. His professional career spanned several years, during which he was noted for his scoring ability and leadership on the court. After his playing career, transitioned into coaching, sharing expertise and strategies with future players in the sport.
Won ABA championship in 1975 with Kentucky Colonels
Scored over 16,000 points during professional career
Inducted into the ABA Hall of Fame
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