Chuck Osborne
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For the American football player, see Chuck Osborne (American football).
Charles H. Osborne (January 21, 1939 – April 17, 1979) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played college basketball for Western Kentucky University and played in the National Basketball Association for the Syracuse Nationals. In four career NBA games, he averaged 1.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.3 assists.
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1939-01-21)January 21, 1939 |
Died | April 17, 1979(1979-04-17) (aged 40) |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Flat Gap (Flat Gap, Kentucky) |
College | Western Kentucky (1958–1961) |
NBA draft | 1961: 3rd round, 28th overall pick |
Selected by the Syracuse Nationals | |
Position | Power forward |
Number | 23 |
Career history | |
1961 | Syracuse Nationals |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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Osborne was killed in an automobile accident on April 17, 1979.[2]