Warren Perkins
Warren Charles "Red" Perkins (February 2, 1922 – September 12, 2014)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] Perkins was selected in the fourth round of the 1949 BAA Draft by the Providence Steamrollers after a collegiate career at Tulane.[2] He played for two seasons in the National Basketball Association, both of which were for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks.[2] He attended Warren Easton High School.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1922 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | September 12, 2014 (aged 92) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Warren Easton (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| College | Tulane (1946–1949) |
| NBA draft | 1949 / Round: 4 / Pick: – |
| Selected by the Providence Steamrollers | |
| Playing career | 1949–1951 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 7, 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1949–1951 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 767 (6.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 319 (4.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 257 (2.0 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
References
- "Hall of Famer Warren Perkins passes at 92". Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. September 12, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- Warren Perkins. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 1, 2013.
- Allstate Sugar Bowl website. "Dr. Warren Perkins: Basketball Player, 1938-49, Warren Easton High School/Tulane University/NBA". Retrieved April 11, 2020.
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