Greg Jackson (basketball, born 1952)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 2, 1952 Guilford (1970–1974) |
| NBA draft | 1974: 5th round, 86th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 7, 24 |
| Career history | |
| 1974 | New York Knicks |
| 1975 | Phoenix Suns |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Gregory Jackson (August 2, 1952 – May 1, 2012) was an American basketball player. He won a collegiate national championship at Guilford College and later played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Jackson, a 6'0"
national championship
.
After his college career was over, Jackson was drafted in the fifth round of the
Washington Bullets, but never played in the NBA again.[3] During his playing career, Jackson also played for the Allentown Jets of the Eastern League.[4]
Following the close of his professional career, Jackson became a community leader in Brooklyn as the long-time manager of the Brownsville Recreational Center. In this capacity he ran numerous programs aimed at keeping inner-city youths off the streets and focused toward positive efforts ranging from sports to the arts.[4]
Jackson died on May 1, 2012.[4]
References
- ^ "West Columbus High Yearbook 1970".
- ^ "1969–70 West Columbus team wins hoops title".
- ^ "Greg Jackson". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 2012-05-31.
- ^ a b c Bruce Weber (May 2, 2012). "Greg Jackson Dies at 60; Ran a Haven in Brooklyn". New York Times. Retrieved May 31, 2012.