Thermon Talmadge "Blackie" Blacklidge (March 19, 1920 – July 6, 1972) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League during the 1941–42 season and averaged 4.6 points per game.[1][3] At Delta State University, he became the school's first ever men's basketball All-American.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 19, 1920 Moselle, Mississippi |
| Died | July 6, 1972 (aged 52) Jackson, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Rainey (Rainey, Mississippi) |
| College |
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| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1941–1942 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
References
edit- ^ a b "Thermon Blacklidge NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ a b "Thermon Blacklidge". Peach Basket Society. March 8, 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Thermon Blacklidge Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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