About Jim Davis
Lived 1941 – 2018 (aged 77). Jim Davis was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
James William Davis (December 18, 1941 – December 27, 2018) was an American professional basketball player who played eight seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A 6'9" center from the University of Colorado, Davis played in the National Basketball Association from 1967 to 1975 as a member of the St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, and Detroit Pistons. He averaged 6.7 points and 5.2 rebounds in his NBA career.
Davis died of complications from cancer on December 27, 2018, at age 77.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Davis?
American basketball player (1941–2018)
When was Jim Davis born?
Jim Davis was born on 18 December 1941 in Muncie.
When did Jim Davis die?
Jim Davis died on 27 December 2018 in Windsor.
What was Jim Davis's occupation?
Jim Davis was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Jim Davis?
Jim Davis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Davis (basketball player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Davis. https://biography.guide/jim-davis/
MLA: "Jim Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-davis/.
Chicago: "Jim Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-davis/.
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