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Mike Riordan

b. 1945

American basketball player

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Born 1945. Mike Riordan is an American basketball player.

Michael W. Riordan (born July 9, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player who played nine seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Providence Friars.

College career A 6'4" swingman from Holy Cross High School (Queens, New York), Riordan attended Providence College and played college basketball for the Providence Friars.

Riordan played three seasons for the Friars, averaging 11.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game over his college career.

Professional career Riordan played for the Allentown Jets of the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) during the 1967–68 season and won the EPBL championship in 1968.

Riordan played 9 seasons (1968–1977) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks and Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets. He scored 6,334 points in his NBA career and won an NBA Championship with the Knicks in 1970. He was traded along with Dave Stallworth and an undisclosed amount of cash to the Baltimore Bullets for Earl Monroe on November 11, 1971. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1973.

Post-playing career Riordan owned Riordan's Saloon, a bar and restaurant located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Military service Riordan served in the United States Air Force, where he was a mechanic and played basketball at night. While playing for the Knicks, Riordan was in the New York Air National Guard at the 274th Mobile Communications Squadron located at Roslyn Air National Guard Station, New York.

Career statistics

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Important facts

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Education
Holy Cross High School, Providence College
Awards
NBA All-Defensive Second Team; NBA champion

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Riordan?

American basketball player

When was Mike Riordan born?

Mike Riordan was born on 9 July 1945 in New York City.

What is Mike Riordan's occupation?

Mike Riordan is a basketball player.

What nationality is Mike Riordan?

Mike Riordan is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Mike Riordan

Β· Wikidata: Q2325739

Β· DBpedia: Mike Riordan (basketball)

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