Sam Pellom

Samuel Troy Pellom (born October 2, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player born in Wilmington, North Carolina.^[1] The 6'9" forward-center played professionally for the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA^[2] and played college basketball for the Buffalo Bulls, and was the first player from UB's basketball team to play in the NBA.^[2] Pellom also played for the Washington Generals, the team that plays the Harlem Globetrotters.^[2]

Sam Pellom

Personal information
Born	(1951-10-02) October 2, 1951 (age 73) Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school	Leland (Leland, North Carolina)
College	Buffalo (1974–1978)
NBA draft	1978: undrafted
Playing career	1979–1985
Position	Center
Number	41
Career history
1979–1982	Atlanta Hawks
1982–1983	Milwaukee Bucks
1983	Lancaster Lightning
1983–1984	Tours BC
1984	C.D. San Andrés
1984−1985	Breogán Lugo
Career highlights
NCAA rebounding leader (1976) No. 50 retired by Buffalo Bulls
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference