Phil Chenier
Basketball player and sports broadcaster
Born
October 30th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball for the Washington Bullets in the NBA from 1971 to 1981. Transitioned to broadcasting after retirement, providing commentary for various sports events. Helped elevate the profile of basketball through media engagement. Continued to be involved in the sport through analysis and coverage.
Played for the Washington Bullets
Contributed as a sports broadcaster
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