Herb White
American basketball player
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Herbert Thomas White (born June 15, 1948) is a former professional basketball player. Due to his unique leaping ability as well as his hometown, he is nicknamed the "Elevator from Decatur".[1] White played 38 games for the 1970-71 Atlanta Hawks.
Personal information | |
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Born | Valdosta, Georgia | June 15, 1948
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Decatur (Decatur, Georgia) |
College | Georgia (1967–1970) |
NBA draft | 1970 / Round: 8 / Pick: 133rd overall |
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
Playing career | 1970–1971 |
Position | Point guard |
Number | 34 |
Career history | |
1970–1971 | Atlanta Hawks |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
References
change- ↑ "Herb White nickname". The Los Angeles Times. 12 February 1989. p. 106.