Jerry Greenspan
Encyclopedia
Gerald Greenspan (born November 22, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey
) is a retired American basketball
player.
Greenspan, who was 6' 5", played forward.
. Greenspan was a power forward with the Maryland Terrapins
.
In 1962 Greenspan led the team in scoring (380 points and 15.2 average) and rebounding (235 rebounds and 9.4 average). In 1963 he repeated as leading scorer (365 points and 17.4) and rebounder (184 rebounds and 8.8 average), and also led the team with a .749 free throw percentage. That season, he was named All-America honorable mention, and All-ACC
2nd team.
He finished his career with 501 rebounds, 37th all-time in Maryland history.
in the 3rd round (7th pick) of the 1963 NBA Draft
.
When the team relocated from Syracuse, New York
to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, and became the Philadelphia 76ers
, Greenspan remained with the team until he retired following the 1964–65 season
.
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
) is a retired American basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
Greenspan, who was 6' 5", played forward.
College
In college he played at the University of MarylandUniversity of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
. Greenspan was a power forward with the Maryland Terrapins
Maryland Terrapins
The Maryland Terrapins, commonly referred to as the Terps, consist of 27 men's and women's athletic teams that represent the University of Maryland, College Park in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
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In 1962 Greenspan led the team in scoring (380 points and 15.2 average) and rebounding (235 rebounds and 9.4 average). In 1963 he repeated as leading scorer (365 points and 17.4) and rebounder (184 rebounds and 8.8 average), and also led the team with a .749 free throw percentage. That season, he was named All-America honorable mention, and All-ACC
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
2nd team.
He finished his career with 501 rebounds, 37th all-time in Maryland history.
NBA
In 1963 he was drafted by the Syracuse NationalsPhiladelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
in the 3rd round (7th pick) of the 1963 NBA Draft
1963 NBA Draft
The 1963 NBA Draft was the 17th annual draft of the National Basketball Association . The draft was held on April 30, 1963 before the 1963–64 season. In this draft, nine NBA teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players. A player who had finished his four-year college...
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When the team relocated from Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, and became the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
, Greenspan remained with the team until he retired following the 1964–65 season
1964-65 NBA season
The 1964–65 NBA Season was the 19th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning their 7th straight NBA Championship, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals.-Preseason:...
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