Lee Winfield, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lee Winfield

American basketball player-coach

Date of Birth: 04-Feb-1947

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 04-Feb-2011

Profession: basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Leroy "Lee" Winfield (February 4, 1947 – February 4, 2011) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'2" guard from North Texas State University, Winfield played in the National Basketball Association from 1969 to 1976 as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, Buffalo Braves, and Kansas City Kings.
His most productive seasons came in 1970–71 and 1971–72 when he averaged more than 10 points a game with Seattle.
He was also a member of the Braves' 1974 and 1975 playoff teams.
He averaged 7.3 points per game in his professional career.Winfield later worked as an assistant coach at Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri, and St.
Louis Community College.He died on his 64th birthday after a battle with colon cancer.