Warren Perkins

Warren Charles "Red" Perkins (February 2, 1922 – September 12, 2014)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] Perkins was selected in the fourth round of the 1949 BAA Draft by the Providence Steamrollers after a collegiate career at Tulane.[2] He played for two seasons in the National Basketball Association, both of which were for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks.[2] He attended Warren Easton High School.

Warren Perkins
Personal information
Born(1922-02-02)February 2, 1922
New Orleans, Louisiana
DiedSeptember 12, 2014(2014-09-12) (aged 92)
New Orleans, Louisiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolWarren Easton
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
CollegeTulane (1946–1949)
NBA draft1949 / Round: 4 / Pick: –
Selected by the Providence Steamrollers
Playing career1949–1951
PositionGuard / Forward
Number7, 11
Career history
19491951Tri-Cities Blackhawks
Career NBA statistics
Points767 (6.1 ppg)
Rebounds319 (4.8 rpg)
Assists257 (2.0 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Military service

During World War II, Perkins served in the United States Army Air Forces and was stationed in the United States.[3]

References

  1. "Hall of Famer Warren Perkins passes at 92". Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. September 12, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  2. Warren Perkins. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 1, 2013.
  3. Allstate Sugar Bowl website. "Dr. Warren Perkins: Basketball Player, 1938-49, Warren Easton High School/Tulane University/NBA". Retrieved April 11, 2020.
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