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.

Herb White
Personal information
Born (1948-06-15) June 15, 1948 (age 76)
Valdosta, Georgia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolDecatur (Decatur, Georgia)
CollegeGeorgia (1967–1970)
NBA draft1970 / Round: 8 / Pick: 133rd overall
Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career1970–1971
PositionPoint guard
Number34
Career history
1970–1971Atlanta Hawks
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

References

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  1. "Herb White nickname". The Los Angeles Times. 12 February 1989. p. 106.