Sam Pellom Explained

Sam Pellom
Height Ft:6
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:224
Birth Date:2 October 1951
Birth Place:Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
High School:Leland (Leland, North Carolina)
College:Buffalo (1974–1978)
Draft Year:1978
Career Start:1979
Career End:1985
Career Number:41
Career Position:Center
Years1:
Team1:Atlanta Hawks
Team2:Milwaukee Bucks
Years3:1983
Team3:Lancaster Lightning
Years4:1983–1984
Team4:Tours BC
Years5:1984
Team5:C.D. San Andrés
Years6:1984−1985
Team6:Breogán Lugo
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Samuel Troy Pellom (born October 2, 1951) is a retired American basketball player born in Wilmington, North Carolina.[1] The 6'9" forward-center played professionally for the Atlanta Hawks and the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA[2] and played college basketball at the University at Buffalo, and was the first player from UB's basketball team who ever played in the NBA. Pellom also played for the Washington Generals, the team that plays the Harlem Globetrotters.

Notes and References

  1. News: Hooks. Jerry. Leland star Pellom makes Hawks roster. 28 September 2010. Star-News. 10 October 1979.
  2. Web site: University at Buffalo, athletics. University at Buffalo. 11 July 2010.