About Norm Swanson
Lived 1930 – 2016 (aged 86). Norm Swanson was an American basketball player.
Norman Paul Swanson (October 4, 1930 – November 24, 2016) was an American professional basketball player. Swanson was selected in the 1953 NBA draft by the Rochester Royals after a collegiate career at Detroit. He played for one season and averaged 1.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGRochester639.7.226.5941.7.51.6
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Norm Swanson?
American basketball player (1930–2016)
When was Norm Swanson born?
Norm Swanson was born on 4 October 1930 in Chicago.
When did Norm Swanson die?
Norm Swanson died on 24 November 2016 in Indian Shores.
What was Norm Swanson's occupation?
Norm Swanson was a basketball player.
What nationality was Norm Swanson?
Norm Swanson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norm Swanson. https://biography.guide/norm-swanson/
MLA: "Norm Swanson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/norm-swanson/.
Chicago: "Norm Swanson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/norm-swanson/.
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