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