Episode notes
Sam Jones (00:31)
Played some small forward & point guard but mostly played shooting guard
Born in Wilmington, NC on June 24, 1933
Went to a historic African American prep school called Laurinburg Institute
Attended a small HBCU school NC College which became NC Central University later
Was a 3 times All-CIAA; coached by Hall of Fame coach John McClendon & Floyd Brown
Spent 4 years there as well as 2 years in the military
Was initially drafted by Minneapolis Lakers in the 1956 draft during the 8th round but chose to go back to college to get his degree after finishing his military service
Enter Red Auerbach, the BOS coach who was looking to draft a player in the upcoming 1957 draft
Red visited University of NC but was told by another coach about Sam & how good he was
So sight ...
Keywords
nba 75sam jones