Nationality American Name Jim Tucker Education Duquesne University College Duquesne (1951–1954) Weight 84 kg | Listed weight 185 lb (84 kg) Height 2.01 m Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Role Basketball Player Position Power forward | |
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Born December 11, 1932 (age 91)
Paris, Kentucky ( 1932-12-11 ) High school Paris Western (Paris, Kentucky) NBA draft 1954 / Round: 3 / Pick: 24th overall | ||
James D. Tucker (born December 11, 1932) is an American former professional basketball player.
A 6'7" forward from Duquesne University, Tucker played three seasons (1954–1957) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Syracuse Nationals. He averaged 4.1 points per game in his career and won a league championship in 1955.
Tucker and teammate Earl Lloyd were the first two African Americans to play on an NBA championship team.
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