Al Carlson (basketball) explained

Al Carlson
Position:Center
Height Ft:6
Height In:11
Weight Lb:235
Number:35
Birth Date:17 September 1951
Birth Place:Oceanside, California, U.S.
High School:Garden Grove
(Garden Grove, California)
College:Oregon (1970–1972)
Draft Year:1973
Career Start:1972
Career End:1980
Team1:Seattle SuperSonics
Years2:1979–1980
Team2:Joventut Badalona

Alvin Harold Carlson (born September 17, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player.

Born in Oceanside, California, Carlson played collegiately for the Oregon Ducks. He played briefly as a sophomore behind Stan Love during the 1970–71 season but then experienced academic issues that prevented him from playing.[1] Carlson returned to the team for the final 16 games of the 1971–72 season and averaged 11.1 points.[1] He left Oregon in 1972 to start his professional career in Belgium where he played alongside Rusty Blair.[1]

He played for the Seattle SuperSonics (1975–76) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 28 games.

Notes and References

  1. News: Pasero . George . Patera Really Is Appreciated... . December 1, 2024 . Oregon Journal . September 1, 1972 . 26.