Sam Stith

Samuel Elwood Stith (born July 22, 1937) is an American former professional basketball player.^[1] Stith was selected in the 1960 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals after a collegiate career at St. Bonaventure University.^[1] He also played in the Eastern Professional Basketball League, where in 1963 he won the league championship.

Sam Stith

Stith as a junior at St. Bonaventure
Personal information
Born	(1937-07-22) July 22, 1937 (age 88) Greensville County, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	St. Francis (Queens, New York)
College	St. Bonaventure (1957–1960)
NBA draft	1960: 8th round, 56th overall pick
Drafted by	Cincinnati Royals
Playing career	1961–1964
Position	Shooting guard
Number	17
Career history
1961–1962	New York Knicks
1962–1963	Allentown Jets
1963–1964	Wilkes-Barre Barons
Career highlights
EPBL champion (1963) No. 22 retired by St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

He is the brother of professional basketball player Tom Stith.^[1]

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^[1]

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	MPG	FG%	FT%	RPG	APG	PPG
1961–62	New York	32	13.8	.364	.605	1.6	1.9	4.4