Jackie Dinkins
Jackie Dinkins (January 22, 1950 – March 1983) was an American professional basketball player. He spent one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Chicago Bulls during the 1971–72 season as a small forward. Born in Gadsden, South Carolina,[1] he was drafted by the Bulls in the ninth round (150th overall) from Voorhees College. In his one NBA season, Jackie appeared in eighteen games, averaging 2.5 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game. He later played in Belgium.[2] Dinkins died in March 1983 from a brain tumor.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 22, 1950 Gadsden, South Carolina |
| Died | March 1983 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Voorhees |
| NBA draft | 1971 / Round: 9 / Pick: 150th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Playing career | 1971–1983 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1972 | Chicago Bulls |
Stats  at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
References
- "Jackie Dinkins, a former U.S. college and pro basketball player, died". The Orlando Sentinel. March 8, 1983. p. 25. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
- Larsimont, Bertrand (March 20, 2006). "BEL - Tribute to Coach Huysecom". FIBA. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
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