Phil Jordon

Phil Jordon
Personal information
Born	September 12, 1933; Lakeport, California
Died	June 7, 1965 (aged 31); Sumner, Washington
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school	Willits (Willits, California)
College	Whitworth (1952–1955)
NBA draft	1956 / Round: 6 / Pick: 42nd overall
	Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
Playing career	1956–1963
Position	Power forward / Center
Number	18, 16, 8, 29
Career history
1956–1957	New York Knicks
1957–1959	Detroit Pistons
1959–1961	Cincinnati Royals
1961–1962	New York Knicks
1962–1963	St. Louis Hawks
Career NBA statistics
Points	4,833 (10.9 ppg)
Rebounds	3,028 (6.9 rpg)
Assists	769 (1.7 apg)
	Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Philip Jordon (September 12, 1933 – June 7, 1965) was an American professional basketball player. He played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Professional career

A 6'10" center from Whitworth University, Jordon played seven seasons (1956–1963) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Cincinnati Royals, and St. Louis Hawks. He averaged 10.9 points per game and 6.9 rebounds per game in his career.[1]

Jordon was a member of the Knicks' team that surrendered 100 points to the Philadelphia Warriors' Wilt Chamberlain on 2 March 1962 but he missed the game with what was officially reported as influenza. Although it is speculated Jordon was also suffering from a hangover, this claim has been disputed by Knicks teammate Willie Naulls.[2] His absence is often cited as a reason for Chamberlain's high point total since it left the Knicks with only one player, Darrall Imhoff, large enough to guard Chamberlain.[3]

Personal life

Jordon drowned after a rafting accident in Washington state on 7 June 1965. His raft, which was carrying four men, broke apart, and his body was discovered floating in Puget Sound on 27 June.[4]

Jordon was of Wailaki and the Nomlaki Native American descent.[5] His son, Jon Jordon, played for Central Washington University.[5]

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References

Phil Jordon. basketball-reference.
Barber, Phil (August 14, 2013). "Redwood Empire's forgotten NBA big man". The Press Democrat. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
Neyer, Rob (May 30, 2005). "Rewinding Basketball's Clock To a Record-Setting Moment". New York Observer. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
Independent Star-News (Pasadena, California). 27 June 1965.
Redwood Empire's forgotten NBA big man The Prss Democrat August 14, 2013

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[1] Phil Jordon. basketball-reference.

[2] Barber, Phil (August 14, 2013). "Redwood Empire's forgotten NBA big man". The Press Democrat. Retrieved July 5, 2020.

[3] Neyer, Rob (May 30, 2005). "Rewinding Basketball's Clock To a Record-Setting Moment". New York Observer. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2020.

[4] Independent Star-News (Pasadena, California). 27 June 1965.

[PR-5] Redwood Empire's forgotten NBA big man The Prss Democrat August 14, 2013