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Skippy Whitaker

1930 – 1990

American basketball player

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About Skippy Whitaker

Lived 1930 – 1990 (aged 59). Skippy Whitaker was an American basketball player.

Lucian Cary "Skippy" Whitaker (August 29, 1930 – August 1990) was an American professional basketball player. He won an NCAA championship at the University of Kentucky in 1951 and played briefly in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Whitaker, a 6'1 Point guard, played collegiately at Kentucky for Adolph Rupp. As a junior, he was a member of the Wildcats' 1951 national championship team.

Whitaker was drafted by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 1952 NBA draft. He served as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps after his graduation from the University of Kentucky in May 1952.

Whitaker played three games for the Boston Celtics during the 1954–55 NBA season. He scored 2 points in his 15 total minutes in the NBA.

Whitaker is believed to have died in London during August 1990.

Career statistics

NBA Source

Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGBoston35.0.167–.3.3.7

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Important facts

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Education
Sarasota High School, University of Kentucky
Also known as
Lucian Whitaker

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Skippy Whitaker?

American basketball player (1930-1990)

When was Skippy Whitaker born?

Skippy Whitaker was born on 29 August 1930 in Louisville.

When did Skippy Whitaker die?

Skippy Whitaker died on 1 August 1990 in London.

What was Skippy Whitaker's occupation?

Skippy Whitaker was a basketball player.

What nationality was Skippy Whitaker?

Skippy Whitaker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Skippy Whitaker

· Wikidata: Q5482711

· DBpedia: Skippy Whitaker

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