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Art Spector

1920 – 1987

American basketball player

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About Art Spector

Lived 1920 – 1987 (aged 66). Art Spector was an American basketball player and basketball coach.

Arthur Edward Spector (nicknamed "Speed"; 17 October 1920 – 18 June 1987) was an American basketball player. He played as a forward for the Boston Celtics from 1946 to 1950.

Early life and education Spector was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and lived in West Philadelphia. His grandson is American former soccer player Jonathan Spector.

Spector attended and played basketball first at West Philadelphia High School, where he was team captain. He then played basketball at Villanova University, graduating in 1941.

Professional basketball He was the first player ever to be signed by the Boston Celtics. Later, he was a scout for the Celtics. He played as a forward for the Celtics from 1946 to 1950.

BAA and NBA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Boston 55 .267 .553 .8 6.0 1947–48 Boston 48 .276 .652 .4 4.0 1948–49 Boston 59 .300 .552 1.3 5.5 1949–50 Boston 7 .167 .250 .4 .7Career 169 .280 .575 .8 5.0

Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948 Boston 3 .222 .500 .0 2.0Career 3 .222 .500 .0 2.0

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
West Philadelphia High School
Also known as
Arthur Edward Spector

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Art Spector?

American basketball player (1920–1987)

When was Art Spector born?

Art Spector was born on 17 October 1920 in Philadelphia.

When did Art Spector die?

Art Spector died on 18 June 1987 in New York City.

What was Art Spector's occupation?

Art Spector was a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality was Art Spector?

Art Spector was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Art Spector

· Wikidata: Q3624026

· DBpedia: Art Spector

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