Gerald Greenspan (November 22, 1941 – September 11, 2019) was an American basketball player. Greenspan, who was 6' 7", 275 lbs. played shooting guard.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 22, 1941 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died | September 11, 2019 (aged 77) Florham Park, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Weequahic (Newark, New Jersey) |
| College | Maryland (1960–1963) |
| NBA draft | 1963: 3rd round, 24th overall pick |
| Selected by the Syracuse Nationals | |
| Playing career | 1963–1965 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 22 |
| Career history | |
| 1963–1965 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
College
editBorn and raised in Newark, New Jersey, he played at the University of Maryland.[1] Greenspan led the team in scoring and rebounds in 1962 and 1963. He received an honorable mention for the 1963 All-American team, and was named to the second team for the All-Atlantic Coast Conference. He had 501 rebounds during his college career.[1]
NBA
editHe was drafted by the Syracuse Nationals in the third round of the 1963 NBA draft. Greenspan remained with the team until his retirement at the end of the 1964–65 NBA season.[1]
Hall of Fame
editGreenspan, who was Jewish, was inducted into the MetroWest Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.[2]
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
editSource[3]
Regular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963–64 | Philadelphia | 20 | 14.0 | .356 | .680 | 3.6 | .6 | 4.9 |
| 1964–65 | Philadelphia | 5 | 9.8 | .615 | 1.000 | 2.2 | .0 | 4.8 |
| Career | 25 | 13.2 | .388 | .724 | 3.3 | .4 | 4.9 | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Greenspan, Jerry". Jews in Sports. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
- ^ Kaplan, Ron. "Hall of Fame induction becomes a family affair". NJ Jewish News. Archived from the original on May 17, 2011. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
- ^ "Jerry Greenspan NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 21, 2024.