Jerry Bird

Jerry Lee Bird (February 3, 1934 – July 16, 2017) was an American basketball player. Born in Corbin, Kentucky,^[1] he played collegiately for the University of Kentucky. He was selected by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1956 NBA draft and played 11 NBA games for the New York Knicks (1958–59).

Jerry Bird

Personal information
Born	(1934-02-03)February 3, 1934 Corbin, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	July 16, 2017(2017-07-16) (aged 83) Corbin, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school	Corbin (Corbin, Kentucky)
College	Kentucky (1953–1956)
NBA draft	1956: 3rd round, 18th overall pick
Drafted by	Minneapolis Lakers
Playing career	1958–1959
Position	Forward
Number	7
Career history
1958–1959	New York Knicks
Career highlights
Second-team All-SEC (1956)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

A jersey honoring Bird hangs in Rupp Arena.

Career statistics

Legend

GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

NBA

Source^[2]

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	MPG	FG%	FT%	RPG	APG	PPG
1958–59	New York	11	4.1	.375	1.000	1.1	.4	2.3