Cleveland Buckner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Cleveland Buckner

American basketball player

Date of Birth: 17-Aug-1938

Place of Birth: Yazoo City, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 05-Oct-2006

Profession: basketball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Cleveland Buckner

  • Cleveland Buckner (August 17, 1938 – October 5, 2006) was an American basketball player.
  • A forward/center from Yazoo City, Mississippi, he played collegiately for the Jackson State University and was selected by the New York Knicks in the 6th round (51st pick overall) of the 1961 NBA Draft. He played 68 games for the Knicks in the NBA from 1961 to 1963. Buckner played against Wilt Chamberlain during Chamberlain's 100-point game on March 2, 1962.
  • Buckner had 33 points and 8 rebounds and shot 16/26 in that game.
  • Two days prior, he allowed Wilt to score 28 points in a quarter against him.

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