Chet Walker
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Chester Walker (born February 22, 1940) is an American former professional basketball player. In the NBA, he was a seven-time All-Star, and helped lead the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers to an NBA championship.
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1940-02-22) February 22, 1940 (age 84) Bethlehem, Mississippi, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Benton Harbor (Benton Harbor, Michigan) |
College | Bradley (1959–1962) |
NBA draft | 1962: 2nd round, 12th overall pick |
Selected by the Syracuse Nationals | |
Playing career | 1962–1975 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 25 |
Career history | |
1962–1969 | Syracuse Nationals / Philadelphia 76ers |
1969–1975 | Chicago Bulls |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career statistics | |
Points | 18,831 (18.2 ppg) |
Rebounds | 7,314 (7.1 rpg) |
Assists | 2,126 (2.1 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Basketball Hall of Fame as player | |
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Born in Bethlehem, Mississippi,[1] Walker played high school basketball for the Benton Harbor High School boys basketball team. He graduated from Bradley University in 1962 as the school's all-time leading scorer. The Bradley Braves[2] won the NIT Championship in 1957 and 1960. Walker's speed and agility on the court earned him the nickname "Chet the Jet."