Tom Patterson (basketball)
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Born | Baltimore / Capital Bullets | October 15, 1948
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Tommie J. Patterson (October 15, 1948 – February 1982) was an American
Life and career
Born in
Returning to Ouachita Baptist in 1970, Patterson averaged 20.5 points and 12.5 rebounds in 1970-1971 under Coach Vining. In 1971-1972, Patterson averaged 25.3 points and 14.7 rebounds as Ouachita Baptist advanced to the second round of the 1972 NAIA men's basketball tournament. For his college career he averaged 23.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, shooting 52.2% from the field and 73.5% from the foul line.[3]
As he had originally enrolled in college in 1966, Patterson was eligible for the
In his rookie season with the Bullets, Patterson averaged 2.4 points and 1.0 rebounds, averaging four minutes in 29 games. He played under Coach Gene Shue and alongside Hall of Fame inductees Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes. The Bullets won the Central Division with a record of 52-30 and were eliminated by the eventual NBA Champion New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Patterson played sparingly in the playoffs.[8][9][6]
Patterson played in only two games for the Bullets in the 1973-1974 season, before being waived on November 26, 1973.[6]
Patterson played with the
Personal
Patterson died in February 1982, at age 33.[6]
Honors
- Patterson was inducted into the Ouachita Baptist University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015. His daughter Kelana was present to represent Patterson for his induction.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Tommy Patterson (2015) - Hall of Fame". Ouachita Baptist University Athletics.
- ^ "Cliff Harris (2003) - Hall of Fame". Ouachita Baptist University Athletics.
- ^ a b Consulting, Fine Line Websites & IT; Review, The Draft. "Tom Patterson". The Draft Review.
- ^ "Tom Patterson Player Profile, Washington Wizards, NBA Stats, NCAA Stats, Game Logs, Bests, Awards - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
- ^ "Ouachita Baptist University to Induct Five into the Athletics Hall of Fame". Ouachita Baptist University Athletics.
- ^ a b c d "Tom Patterson Stats". Basketball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1972 NBA Draft". Basketball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1972-73 Baltimore Bullets Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1973 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals - Baltimore Bullets vs. New York Knicks". Basketball-Reference.com.
- ^ "ABA Players-Tom Patterson". www.nasljerseys.com.
- ^ "ABA New York Nets Rosters". www.nasljerseys.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com