Jerome Anderson (basketball)

Jerome Anderson (October 9, 1953 – August 1, 2009) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He was born in Mullens, West Virginia.

For other people named Jerome Anderson, see Jerome Anderson (disambiguation).
Jerome Anderson
Personal information
Born(1953-10-09)October 9, 1953
Mullens, West Virginia
DiedAugust 1, 2009(2009-08-01) (aged 55)
Helsingborg, Sweden
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolMullens (Mullens, West Virginia)
CollegeWest Virginia (1972–1975)
NBA draft1975 / Round: 3 / Pick: 53rd overall
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career1975–1978
PositionShooting guard
Number42, 23, 21
Career history
1975–1976Boston Celtics
1976–1977Indiana Pacers
1977–1978West Virginia Wheels
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'5" (1.96 m) guard from West Virginia University, Anderson was selected in the third round of the 1975 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics and in the seventh round of the 1975 ABA draft by the San Diego Sails.[1]

Anderson played two seasons (1975–1977) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. He averaged 2.6 points per game in his career and won an NBA championship with Boston in 1976.

Anderson later played and coached in Sweden and Norway. Among his achievements as a coach is a BLNO Championship with the Ulriken Eagles in 2007.

Anderson died in Helsingborg aged 55 after a long illness.[2]

References
  1. "BasketballReference.com Jerome Anderson page". Archived from the original on 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2008-12-26.
  2. Former Mountaineer Jerome Anderson Dies. Retrieved on August 4, 2009.


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