Jim Tucker
Basketball Player
1932 –
Who is Jim Tucker?
James D. Tucker is an American former professional basketball player.
A 6'7" forward from Duquesne University, Tucker played three seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Syracuse Nationals. He averaged 4.1 points per game in his career and won a league championship in 1955.
Tucker and teammate Earl Lloyd were the first two African Americans to play on an NBA championship team.
On February 20, 1955, Tucker, in his rookie year, recorded the fastest triple-double since 1955, achieving the mark in just 17 minutes. He finished the game with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists in a 104-84 win over the New York Knicks.
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- Born
- Dec 11, 1932
Paris - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Duquesne University
- Lived in
- Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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