Bennie Swain
American basketball player and trainer
About Bennie Swain
Lived 1933 – 2008 (aged 74). Bennie Swain was an American basketball player, basketball coach and teacher.
Bennie Samuel Swain (December 16, 1933 – June 19, 2008 ) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'8" power forward, Swain played at Texas Southern University in the 1950s. He led the NAIA in scoring during the 1957–58 season and was named an NAIA All-American. After graduating, Swain was selected by the Boston Celtics with the seventh pick of the 1958 NBA draft. He played one season for the Celtics, contributing 4.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game en route to the 1959 NBA Championship.
He was the first Texas Southern University player to earn an NBA Championship ring.
Swain later served as a high school basketball coach.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPG1958–59†Boston 58 12.2 .406 .609 4.5 .5 4.6
Playoffs YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPG1959†Boston 5 5.4 .333 .500 2.8 .2 1.0
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Who was Bennie Swain?
American basketball player and trainer (1933–2008)
When was Bennie Swain born?
Bennie Swain was born on 16 December 1933 in Talladega.
When did Bennie Swain die?
Bennie Swain died on 19 June 2008 in Houston.
What was Bennie Swain's occupation?
Bennie Swain was a basketball player, basketball coach and teacher.
What nationality was Bennie Swain?
Bennie Swain was American.
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