Lynn Shackelford
Lynn Shackelford (born August 27, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.
 Shackelford with the Bruins during 1968–69 season | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 27, 1947 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | John Burroughs (Burbank, California) |
| College | UCLA (1966–1969) |
| NBA draft | 1969 / Round: 6 / Pick: 91st overall |
| Selected by the San Diego Rockets | |
| Playing career | 1969–1970 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1969–1970 | Miami Floridians |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
A graduate of John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California, Shackelford earned 7 varsity letters in 3 years in basketball, baseball and golf. He was the CIF Player of the Year in basketball in 1965 for the Southern California Section.
A 6'5" forward, Shackelford played college basketball at UCLA under legendary coach John Wooden. He was one of only 4 players to have started on 3 NCAA championship teams(67, 68, 69). The others are Lew Alcindor, Curtis Rowe and Henry Bibby. He complemented his teammates as a dead eye pure shooter; most of his shots would be 3 pointers today.
Shackelford played one season in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Miami Floridians. He was later a broadcaster for ESPN, CBS, and NBC. Additionally he spent 7 seasons broadcasting all Los Angeles Lakers games with Chick Hearn. He worked on the crew of the American game show Almost Anything Goes.