Phil Jordon facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 12, 1933 Lakeport, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | June 7, 1965 (aged 31) Sumner, Washington |
| High school | Willits (Willits, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Whitworth (1952–1955) |
| NBA Draft | 1956 / Round: 6 / Pick: 42nd overall |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1956–1963 |
| Career history | |
| 1956–1957 | New York Knicks |
| 1957–1959 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1959–1961 | Cincinnati Royals |
| 1961–1962 | New York Knicks |
| 1962–1963 | St. Louis Hawks |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,833 (10.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,028 (6.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 769 (1.7 apg) |
Philip Jordon (September 12, 1933 – June 7, 1965) was an American professional basketball player. He played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Professional career
A 6'10" center from Whitworth University, Jordon played seven seasons (1956–1963) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Cincinnati Royals, and St. Louis Hawks. He averaged 10.9 points per game and 6.9 rebounds per game in his career.
Jordon was a member of the Knicks' team that surrendered 100 points to the Philadelphia Warriors' Wilt Chamberlain on March 2, 1962, but he missed the game due to what was officially reported as influenza. His absence is often cited as a reason for Chamberlain's high point total since it left the Knicks with only one player, Darrall Imhoff, large enough to guard Chamberlain.
Personal life
Jordon drowned after a rafting accident in Washington state on June 7, 1965.
Jordon was of Wailaki and the Nomlaki Native American descent. His son, Jon Jordon, played for Central Washington University.
See also
In Spanish: Phil Jordon para niños
