About Porter Meriwether
Lived 1940 – 2009 (aged 69). Porter Meriwether was an American basketball player.
Porter Louis Meriwether (March 16, 1940 – November 13, 2009) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Syracuse Nationals after a collegiate career at Tennessee State University.
From 1963 to 1969, Meriwether played with the Chicago Bombers. Beginning in 1964–1965, he led the North American Basketball League in scoring for three consecutive seasons, averaging 28.1, 28.3 and 29.9 points.
Following his basketball career, he was employed by the Cook County (Illinois) Public Defender Office.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG Syracuse 31 8.6 .393 .697 .9 1.4 3.8
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Porter Meriwether?
American professional basketball player (1940–2009)
When was Porter Meriwether born?
Porter Meriwether was born on 16 March 1940 in Evansville.
When did Porter Meriwether die?
Porter Meriwether died on 13 November 2009 in Chicago.
What was Porter Meriwether's occupation?
Porter Meriwether was a basketball player.
What nationality was Porter Meriwether?
Porter Meriwether was American.
Sources & further reading
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