Alton Ford
Alton Ford Jr. (May 29, 1981 – April 2, 2018) was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and other leagues. He last played for the NBA D-League team the Erie BayHawks.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 29, 1981 Houston, Texas |
| Died | April 2, 2018 (aged 36) Pearland, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 264 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Milby (Houston, Texas) |
| College | Houston (2000–2001) |
| NBA draft | 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Playing career | 2001–2011 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 4, 1 |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2003 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2003–2004 | Houston Rockets |
| 2004 | ASVEL |
| 2004–2005 | Fujian Xunxing |
| 2005–2006 | Anwil Włocławek |
| 2007–2008 | Igokea |
| 2008–2009 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2009 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| 2009 | Reno Bighorns |
| 2010 | Bourg-en-Bresse |
| 2011 | Erie BayHawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Ford was born in Houston, Texas and attended Houston ISD Milby High School.
He was selected 50th overall in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. He played with the Phoenix Suns from 2001 to 2003, and then with the Houston Rockets in the 2003-04 NBA season. He played overseas from 2004–2008.
Personal life and death
Ford and his wife, Victoria had four children.[1]
Ford died of lymphoma, a form of blood cancer, on April 2, 2018. He was 36.[2] His funeral was held on April 5, 2018.[3]
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References
- https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/cougars/article/Milby-star-Alton-Ford-dies-at-36-12803554.php
- Duarte, Joseph (April 3, 2018). "Alton Ford, former player for Milby, UH, Rockets, dies at 36". Houston Chronicle.
- Alton Ford, Jr.
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