About Skeeter Swift
Lived 1946 – 2017 (aged 70). Skeeter Swift was an American basketball coach and basketball player.
Harley Edward "Skeeter" Swift Jr. (June 19, 1946 – April 20, 2017) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'3" guard from East Tennessee State University, Swift was selected in the third round (31st pick overall) of the 1969 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, but he instead played five seasons in the American Basketball Association as a member of the New Orleans Buccaneers, Memphis Pros, Pittsburgh Condors, Dallas Chaparrals, and San Antonio Spurs. He averaged 11.6 points per game in his professional career.
Swift died on April 20, 2017, at the age of 70.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Skeeter Swift?
American professional basketball player (1946–2017)
When was Skeeter Swift born?
Skeeter Swift was born on 19 June 1946 in Alexandria.
When did Skeeter Swift die?
Skeeter Swift died on 20 April 2017 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
What was Skeeter Swift's occupation?
Skeeter Swift was a basketball coach and basketball player.
What nationality was Skeeter Swift?
Skeeter Swift was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Skeeter Swift. https://biography.guide/skeeter-swift/
MLA: "Skeeter Swift." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/skeeter-swift/.
Chicago: "Skeeter Swift." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/skeeter-swift/.
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