Jim Washington
Basketball Player
1943 –
Who is Jim Washington?
James H. "Jumpin Jimmy" Washington is a former professional basketball player. A 6'6" forward born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and from Villanova University, he was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with the 6th pick of the 1965 NBA Draft. After one year with the Hawks, he joined the Chicago Bulls, where he became a fan favorite as the first Bull to average more than ten rebounds per game. In 1967-1968, he averaged 12.5 points and 10.1 rebounds; the following season, he averaged 14 points and 10.6 rebounds. Washington would also play for the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and the Buffalo Braves and retired with 6,637 career rebounds.
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- Born
- Jul 1, 1943
Philadelphia - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Villanova University
- Lived in
- Philadelphia
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on July 23, 2013
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