1922 - 1993
Jim Pollard American Basketball
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Details
First Name |
James
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Middle Name |
Clifford
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Last Name |
Pollard
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Full Name at Birth |
James Clifford Pollard
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Alternative Name |
Jim, The Kangaroo Kid
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Birthday |
9th July, 1922
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Birthplace |
Oakland, California
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Died |
22nd January, 1993
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Place of Death |
Stockton, California
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Height |
6' 4" (193 cm)
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Weight |
185lbs (84 kg)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Blue
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Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Oakland Technical in Oakland, California
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University |
Stanford University
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Occupation |
Basketball
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Basketball Position |
Forward, Center
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Draft |
Chicago Stags, 1947 BAA Draft
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Hall of Fame |
Inducted as Player in 1978
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James Clifford Pollard (July 9, 1922 – January 22, 1993) was an American professional basketball player and coach. As a player in the NBA, Pollard was considered one of the best forwards in the 1950s and was known for his leaping ability, earning him the nickname "The Kangaroo Kid". A five-time NBA champion and four-time NBA All-Star, Pollard spent his entire eight-year professional career with the Minneapolis Lakers.