| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 27, 1943 Welch, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 2022 (aged 79) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hazard (Hazard, Kentucky) |
| College | Kentucky Wesleyan (1963–1967) |
| NBA draft | 1967: 3rd round, 28th overall pick |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Playing career | 1967–1971 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 52, 5, 50, 54 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1968 | Minnesota Muskies |
| 1968–1970 | Kentucky Colonels |
| 1971 | Utah Stars |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career statistics | |
| Points | 2,007 (8.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,776 (7.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,100 (1.1 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Samuel Chestley Smith Sr. (January 27, 1943 – May 18, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played four seasons in the American Basketball Association (ABA). He played for the Minnesota Muskies, Kentucky Colonels, and Utah Stars from 1967 to 1971. Prior to turning professional, he was noted for being one of the first three African American basketball players at the University of Louisville. He later transferred to Kentucky Wesleyan College and helped the school win its first NCAA Division II championship in 1966.