About Harvey Marlatt
Lived 1948 – 2024 (aged 75). Harvey Marlatt was an American basketball player.
Harvey Wilson Marlatt (August 26, 1948 – August 8, 2024) was an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons from 1970 to 1972. He played in 61 games as a Piston and scored 225 points. Before joining the Pistons, he played basketball for Eastern Michigan University. Marlatt ranks fifth on the all time EMU scoring list with 1680 points scored. He was inducted into the EMU Sports Hall of Fame in 1979.
Marlatt is the lowest drafted player (in terms of selection number) to have ever played in the NBA.
Marlatt died in Atlanta, Michigan on August 8, 2024, at the age of 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harvey Marlatt?
American basketball player (1948–2024)
When was Harvey Marlatt born?
Harvey Marlatt was born on 26 August 1948 in Alpena County.
When did Harvey Marlatt die?
Harvey Marlatt died on 8 August 2024 in Atlanta.
What was Harvey Marlatt's occupation?
Harvey Marlatt was a basketball player.
What nationality was Harvey Marlatt?
Harvey Marlatt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harvey Marlatt. https://biography.guide/harvey-marlatt/
MLA: "Harvey Marlatt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harvey-marlatt/.
Chicago: "Harvey Marlatt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harvey-marlatt/.
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