Jamie Dawson
Jamie Thompson Dawson (July 9, 1922 – May 30, 2009),[1][2] commonly mis-known as "Jim" or "Jimmy" Dawson,[3][4] was an American professional basketball player.[3] He played in the National Basketball League for the Sheboygan Red Skins in 10 games during the 1946–47 season.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 9, 1922 |
| Died | May 30, 2009 (aged 86) Longview, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Texas A&M (1942–1946) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1946–1947 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dawson had played collegiately at Texas A&M University between 1942 and 1946.[1] As a senior in 1945–46 he led the Aggies in scoring at 17.0 points per game and was named an all-Southwest Conference player.[5] After his brief professional career, Dawson moved to Longview, Texas in 1951 and established the Fredonia Animal Hospital where he served as a veterinarian until 1976.[1]
References
- "Aggie Silver Taps". Jamie T. Dawson. AggieNetwork.com. June 2009. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- "Jamie Thompson Dawson". AncientFaces.com. 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- "Jim Dawson NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- "Jim Dawson statistics". JustSportsStats.com. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- "2013–14 Texas A&M Aggies Men's Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). History. Texas A&M University. 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 14, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
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