born Nov. 24, 1938, Charlotte, Tenn., U.S.
U.S. basketball player.
He was the first African American to play for the University of Cincinnati. Drafted by the Cincinnati Royals of the NBA in 1960, he averaged double figures in points (30.8), rebounds (12.5), and assists (11.4) per game in 196162, a feat unmatched by any other player. He played for the Milwaukee Bucks (197074) and helped the team win a championship in 1970. He ended his career with 26,710 points, 7,804 rebounds, and 9,887 assists.