Walt Frazier

Basketball Player, Broadcaster

American Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

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Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball Player, Broadcaster
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth29/03/1945
Age81 years
BirthplaceAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameWalter Frazier Jr.
NicknameClyde

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeSouthern Illinois University

Personal Life

Post-RetirementInvested in USBL, owned ranch on St. Croix, Knicks broadcaster since 1989

Career

College Achievements
  • Led Southern Illinois Salukis to 1967 NIT Championship
  • NIT Tournament MVP
  • Three-time All-American
  • First player to have jersey retired at Southern Illinois University
NBA Career
  • New York Knicks (1967-1977): Two NBA Championships (1970, 1973)
  • Cleveland Cavaliers (1977-1980)
  • Career Stats: 15,581 points (18.9 PPG), 5,000+ assists, 5,000+ rebounds
  • Seven-time All-Star
  • Seven-time All-Defensive Team
  • 1975 NBA All-Star Game MVP
  • Knicks all-time assists leader (4,791)
Awards
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (1987)
  • NBA 50 Greatest Players (1996)

Style Quotient

DescriptionKnown for flamboyant lifestyle and dynamic personality, iconic for his Rolls Royce automobile, knee-length fur coats, and stylish fedora hats during his time with the Knicks (1967-1977)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First player to have jersey retired at Southern Illinois University
2. Played only 51 games with Cavaliers in 1977-78 due to injuries
3. Earned the nickname 'Clyde' due to his quick hands on defense combined with his calm and collected demeanor
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