Jerry Lucas
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Summary
Jerry Lucas was born on March 30, 1940[1], in Middletown[2]. He has worked as a basketball player[3] and writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,232 views/month, #7,034 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[6]
- Native language: English[7]
- Educated at: Ohio State University[8], Middletown High School[9]
- Award received: Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year[10], NBA All-Rookie Team[11], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[12], NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[13], All-NBA Team[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of sports team: New York Knicks[16], Golden State Warriors[17], Cincinnati Royals[18]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[19]
- Commons category: Jerry Lucas[20]
- Position played on team / speciality: power forward[21], center[22]
- Residence: Middletown[23]
- Sport: basketball[24]
- Drafted by: Cincinnati Royals[25]
- Family name: Lucas[26]
- Given name: Jerry[27]
- Participant in: 1960 Summer Olympics[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Birth name: Jerry Ray Lucas[30]
- Country for sport: United States[31]
- Start of work period: 1962[32]
- End of work period: 1974[33]
- Height: 203 cm[34]
- Mass: 105 kg[35]
Why It Matters
Jerry Lucas has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Jerry Lucas born?
Jerry Lucas's place of birth was Middletown[2].
What did Jerry Lucas do for work?
Jerry Lucas worked as a basketball player[3] and writer[4].
Where did Jerry Lucas go to school?
Jerry Lucas was educated at Ohio State University[8] and Middletown High School[9].
What awards did Jerry Lucas receive?
Honors received include Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year[10], NBA All-Rookie Team[11], NBA Rookie of the Year Award[12], and NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award[13].