About Jim Slaughter
Lived 1928 – 1999 (aged 71). Jim Slaughter was an American basketball player.
James Walker Slaughter (May 13, 1928 – August 2, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. Slaughter was selected in the 1951 NBA draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks after a collegiate career at South Carolina. He played for the Baltimore Bullets in 1951–52 and averaged 5.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest in 28 career games.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGBaltimore2818.8.321.6035.3.95.3
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Who was Jim Slaughter?
American professional basketball player (1928-1999)
When was Jim Slaughter born?
Jim Slaughter was born on 13 May 1928 in Roanoke.
When did Jim Slaughter die?
Jim Slaughter died on 2 August 1999 in Central.
What was Jim Slaughter's occupation?
Jim Slaughter was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jim Slaughter?
Jim Slaughter was American.
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