Chuck Grigsby
Charles L. Grigsby (August 15, 1928 – July 15, 2003) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Grigsby was selected in the 1952 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets after a collegiate career at Dayton.[1] He played for the New York Knicks in 1954–55 in only seven games, averaging 2.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest.[1] He was later an assistant coach at the University of Dayton with close friend and colleague, Don Donoher. Prior to that he coached and taught at Stivers High School. He had one daughter, Nancy Grigsby, who co-founded Artemis Center, Alternatives to Domestic Violence in Dayton, Ohio.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1928 Dayton, Ohio |
| Died | July 15, 2003 (aged 74) Kettering, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Stivers (Dayton, Ohio) |
| College | Dayton (1948–1952) |
| NBA draft | 1952 / Round: 3 / Pick: 21st overall |
| Selected by the Baltimore Bullets | |
| Playing career | 1954–1955 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 17, 43 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1954–1955 | New York Knicks |
| As coach: | |
| 1960–1964 | Stivers HS |
| 1964–1969 | Dayton (assistant) |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 16 (2.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 11 (1.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 7 (1.0 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
References
- Chuck Grigsby. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 12, 2013.
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