Leon Blevins

Leon Blevins
Personal information
Born (1926-06-25)June 25, 1926
Died September 2, 1987(1987-09-02) (aged 61)
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight 160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High school Phoenix Union
(Phoenix, Arizona)
College Phoenix College (1946–1948)
Arizona (1948–1950)
NBA draft 1950 / Round: 7 / Pick: 81st overall
Selected by the Indianapolis Olympians
Playing career 1950–1951
Position Guard
Number 9
Career history
1950–1951 Indianapolis Olympians

Leon Gravette Blevins (born June 25, 1926 – September 2, 1987[1]) was an American basketball player.

He played collegiately for the University of Arizona after two seasons at Phoenix College, where he scored over 1000 points.[2]

He was selected by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 7th round of the 1950 NBA Draft.

He played for the Olympians (1950–51) in the NBA for 2 games.

References

  1. Blevins dies
  2. "Cat hopes ride on Leon Blevins". Prescott Evening Courier. January 10, 1950. Retrieved February 24, 2013.


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