Jackie Dinkins

Jackie Dinkins (January 22, 1950 – March 1983) was an American professional basketball small forward who spent one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Chicago Bulls during the 1971–72 season. He was drafted by the Bulls in the ninth round (150th overall) from Voorhees College. In his one-season, Jackie appeared in eighteen games, averaging 2.5 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game. Jackie died in March 1983 in Liege, Belgium from a brain tumor.[1]

Jackie Dinkins
Personal information
Born(1950-01-22)January 22, 1950
DiedMarch 1983
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
CollegeVoorhees
NBA draft1971 / Round: 9 / Pick: 150th overall
Selected by the Chicago Bulls
PositionSmall forward
Number23
Career history
1971–1972Chicago Bulls
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

References

  1. "Jackie Dinkins (1950-1983)". findagrave.com. Retrieved 2 April 2014.


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