About John Rudd
Born 1955. John Rudd is an American basketball player.
John William Rudd (born August 7, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks. He played forward. He was listed at 6'7" and 230 pounds. He was born on August 7, 1955, in DeRidder, Louisiana. He attended McNeese State University. His first game was on October 31, 1978.
Rudd is best known for his college career at McNeese State, where he was named to the Southland Conference all-1970s team and in 2016 his number 52 jersey was honored by the school and hangs in the Cowboys’ gym rafters.
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Who is John Rudd?
American basketball player
When was John Rudd born?
John Rudd was born on 7 August 1955 in DeRidder.
What is John Rudd's occupation?
John Rudd is a basketball player.
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John Rudd is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Rudd (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Rudd. https://biography.guide/john-rudd-basketball-player/
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