Personal information | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois | November 8, 1947
Died | May 20, 1997 Peoria, Illinois | (aged 49)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Carver (Chicago, Illinois) |
College | Bradley (1965–1968) |
NBA draft | 1967: 5th round, 47th overall pick |
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
Playing career | 1968–? |
Position | Center |
Number | 31 |
Career history | |
1968–1971 | APU Udine |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Joe Allen (November 8, 1947 – May 20, 1997) was an American basketball player who played for Bradley University in the late 1960s. A center, Allen led the Braves in rebounding and scoring each season of varsity basketball. While averaging 10.9 rebounds per game, Allen also averaged 22.2 points per game. During his senior season, Allen would lead the nation in field goal percentage, shooting over 65% from the field (.655).[1]