About Steve Sheppard
Born 1954. Steve Sheppard is an American basketball player.
Steven Bernard Sheppard (born March 21, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player from New York City, who was nicknamed "Bear".
A 6'6" small forward from the University of Maryland, Sheppard participated on the United States national basketball team which won a gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Sheppard was then selected by the Chicago Bulls as the eighth pick in the second round of the 1977 NBA draft. In two NBA seasons (1977–1979) with the Bulls and Detroit Pistons, Sheppard scored 367 points and grabbed 178 rebounds.
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Who is Steve Sheppard?
American basketball player (born 1954)
When was Steve Sheppard born?
Steve Sheppard was born on 21 March 1954 in New York City.
What is Steve Sheppard's occupation?
Steve Sheppard is a basketball player.
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Steve Sheppard is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Sheppard. https://biography.guide/steve-sheppard/
MLA: "Steve Sheppard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-sheppard/.
Chicago: "Steve Sheppard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-sheppard/.
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