Mike Gale
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 18, 1950 New York Nets |
| 1975–1980 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1980–1981 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1981–1982 | Golden State Warriors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
Points | 6,203 (7.4 ppg) |
| Assists | 3,146 (3.7 apg) |
| Steals | 1,349 (1.8 spg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Michael Eugene Gale (July 18, 1950 – July 31, 2020) was an American basketball player.
After graduating from
guard, played college basketball at Elizabeth City State University
.
He was drafted in the third round of the 1971 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls and by the Kentucky Colonels in the 1971 American Basketball Association draft. Gale opted to play for the Colonels.
Gale played in the
New York Nets (1974–1975), the San Antonio Spurs (1975–1980), the Portland Trail Blazers (1980–1981), and the Golden State Warriors (1981–1982). He tallied 6,203 career points to go with 3,146 career assists, and won the 1974 ABA Championship
while with the Nets.
He was twice named to the ABA's All-Defensive First Team. Gale died at the age of 70 on July 31, 2020.[1] Nicknamed "Sugar" because his shot was so sweet, as well as "Sticky Fingers" for being able to steal the ball. Settled down in San Antonio, TX.
References
- ^ Gaither, Stephen J. (July 31, 2020). "CIAA legend, ABA/NBAer Mike Gale passes away". hbcugameday.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.