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Steve Downing

b. 1950

American basketball player (born 1950)

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About Steve Downing

Born 1950. Steve Downing is an American basketball player.

Steve Downing (born September 9, 1950) is an American former professional basketball player.

A 6'8" center, Downing, along with teammate George McGinnis, led Indianapolis Washington High School to a 31–0 record and a state championship in 1969. He went on to star at Indiana University, and won the Chicago Tribune Silver Basketball award in 1973 as the best player in the Big Ten Conference. Notable performances included the program's first triple-double: 28 points, 17 rebounds and 10 blocks in an 88–79 win over Michigan at the IU Fieldhouse on February 23, 1971; and 47 points and 25 rebounds in a 90–89 double-overtime victory over Kentucky on December 11, 1971.

Downing later played two seasons for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. He averaged 2.4 points per game in his professional career, and won an NBA Championship ring in 1974.

Currently, Downing is the athletic director at Marian University in Indianapolis.

Career statistics

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Important facts

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Education
George Washington Community High School, Indiana University Bloomington
Awards
List of NBA champions

People in Steve Downing's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Downing?

American basketball player (born 1950)

When was Steve Downing born?

Steve Downing was born on 9 September 1950 in Indianapolis.

What is Steve Downing's occupation?

Steve Downing is a basketball player.

What nationality is Steve Downing?

Steve Downing is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Steve Downing

Β· Wikidata: Q614522

Β· DBpedia: Steve Downing

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