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Jim Creighton

b. 1950

American basketball player

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About Jim Creighton

Born 1950. Jim Creighton is an American basketball player.

Jim Creighton (born April 18, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player.

A 6'8" forward, Creighton played at the University of Colorado from 1969 to 1972, scoring 1,032 points in his college career. He was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 40th pick of the 1972 NBA draft, but he did not reach the NBA until the 1975–76 season, when he played 32 games for the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 31 points in his only NBA season.

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Regular season

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Important facts

Born
18 April 1950, Billings
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
North High School, University of Colorado Boulder
Awards
Big Eight Conference

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Creighton?

American basketball player

When was Jim Creighton born?

Jim Creighton was born on 18 April 1950 in Billings.

What is Jim Creighton's occupation?

Jim Creighton is a basketball player.

What nationality is Jim Creighton?

Jim Creighton is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Creighton

· Wikidata: Q3808326

· DBpedia: Jim Creighton (basketball)

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