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Doug Smart

1936 – 2019

American basketball player

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About Doug Smart

Lived 1936 – 2019 (aged 82). Doug Smart was an American basketball player.

John Douglas Smart (December 4, 1936 – November 18, 2019) was an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Washington, where he was an All-American as a senior.

Smart was born and raised in Seattle. He played for Garfield High School, where he averaged 26.7 points per game and led the team to a state championship in 1955. Following the close of his high school career, Smart chose the hometown Washington Huskies for college. He was a three-year starter for coach Tippy Dye, averaging 18.9 points and 13.5 rebounds per game for his career. He was named to the All-Pacific Coast Conference (now Pac-12) team each of his three varsity seasons. He was an Associated Press (AP) honorable mention all three years and a third-team All-American by the United Press International (UPI) as a senior in 1959.

Smart finished his career as the school's all-time leading rebounder with 1,051 rebounds (since eclipsed).

Following his college career, he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the seventh round (48th pick overall) of the 1959 NBA draft. Smart decided against pursuing a professional career, instead becoming a dentist.

Smart died on November 18, 2019, at the age of 82.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Garfield High School
Awards
List of All-Pac-12 Conference men's basketball teams; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
Also known as
John Douglas Smart

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Doug Smart?

American basketball player (1936-2019)

When was Doug Smart born?

Doug Smart was born on 4 December 1936 in Seattle.

When did Doug Smart die?

Doug Smart died on 18 November 2019 in Seattle, Washington Huskies men's basketball.

What was Doug Smart's occupation?

Doug Smart was a basketball player.

What nationality was Doug Smart?

Doug Smart was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doug Smart

· Wikidata: Q78675563

· DBpedia: Doug Smart

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MLA: "Doug Smart." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-smart/.

Chicago: "Doug Smart." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-smart/.

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