Darrall Imhoff

American basketball player (1938-2017)

Darrall Tucker Imhoff (October 11, 1938 – June 30, 2017) was an American former professional basketball player. He spent twelve seasons in the NBA (1960–72), playing for six teams. Imhoff was the starting center for the New York Knicks, and played for 20 minutes in the game when Wilt Chamberlain scored an NBA personal scoring record of 100 points.

Darrall Imhoff
Personal information
Born(1938-10-11)October 11, 1938
San Gabriel, California
DiedJune 30, 2017(2017-06-30) (aged 78)
Bend, Oregon
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlhambra (Alhambra, California)
CollegeCalifornia (1957–1960)
NBA draft1960 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career1960–1972
PositionCenter
Number18, 17, 14, 22, 30, 35
Career history
19601962New York Knicks
19621964Detroit Pistons
19641968Los Angeles Lakers
19681970Philadelphia 76ers
19701971Cincinnati Royals
1971–1972Portland Trail Blazers
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1960 Rome Team competition

Imhoff died on June 30, 2017 in Bend, Oregon of a heart attack at the age of 78.[1]

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