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- Position: Center
- Height: 6-9
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Born: February 12, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana
- High School: McClymonds in Oakland, California
- College: University of San Francisco
- Draft: St. Louis Hawks, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1956 NBA Draft
- NBA Debut: December 22, 1956
- Association(s): Hall of Fame, In Memoriam
Jerseys Worn
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6
Boston Celtics
1957-1969