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| Highlight | In Stathead | |
|---|---|---|
| Career high, Points | 6 | View full stats from top 20 games |
| Career high, Rebounds | 7 | View full stats from top 20 games |
Use Stathead to compare Jerry Bird to:
| Season | Age | Team | Lg | G | MP | Awards | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956-57 | Did not play - military service | |||||||||||||||
| 1957-58 | Did not play - military service | |||||||||||||||
| 1958-59 | 23 | NYK | NBA | 11 | 45 | 9.6 | 25.6 | .375 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 5.6 | 20.0 | |
| 1 Yr | 11 | 45 | 9.6 | 25.6 | .375 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 5.6 | 20.0 | ||||
| Game Avg | 11 | 45 | 9.6 | 25.6 | .375 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 | 9.6 | 3.2 | 5.6 | 20.0 | ||||
College Stats
- More College Stats on SR/CBB · underline indicates incomplete record
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Jerry Bird born?
Jerry Bird was born in Corbin, Kentucky.
When was Jerry Bird born?
Jerry Bird was born on February 2, 1935.
How tall was Jerry Bird?
Jerry Bird was 6-6 (198 cm) tall.
How much did Jerry Bird weigh when playing?
Jerry Bird weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing.
When was Jerry Bird drafted?
Jerry Bird was drafted by Minneapolis Lakers, 3rd round (3rd pick, 19th overall), 1956 NBA Draft.
What position did Jerry Bird play?
Forward.
When did Jerry Bird retire?
Jerry Bird last played in 1959.
What did Jerry Bird average?
Jerry Bird averaged 2.3 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game.
What schools did Jerry Bird attend?
Jerry Bird attended Corbin in Corbin, Kentucky and Kentucky.
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