| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 18, 1948 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | November 3, 2017 (aged 69) Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Maryland) |
| College | Notre Dame (1968–1971) |
| NBA draft | 1971: 4th round, 55th overall pick |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Playing career | 1971–1972 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 43 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1972 | Cincinnati Royals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Sidney Leon Catlett Jr. (April 18, 1948 – November 3, 2017) was an American basketball player.
He played collegiately for the University of Notre Dame.
He was selected by the Cincinnati Royals in the fourth round (55th pick overall) of the 1971 NBA draft.
He played for the Royals (1971–72) in the NBA for 9 games.
He is the son of the jazz drummer Sid Catlett. Catlett died on November 3, 2017, from complications of a brain bleed.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Sandomir, Richard (November 14, 2017). "Sid Catlett, 69, Star of a Classic High School Basketball Game, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved January 29, 2019 – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ Schudel, Matt (November 8, 2017). "Sid Catlett, basketball star in 'greatest high school game ever,' dies at 69". Washington Post. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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