Roger Strickland (basketball)

Roger Strickland
Personal information
Born	September 4, 1940; Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Died	February 2, 2011 (aged 70); Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, Florida)
College	Jacksonville (1960–1963)
NBA draft	1963: 1st round, 7th overall pick
	Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career	1963–1964
Position	Forward
Number	16
Career history
1963–1964	Baltimore Bullets
Career highlights and awards
	Florida Intercollegiate Player of the Year (1962); 2× First-team All-Florida Intercollegiate (1962, 1963); No. 52 retired by Jacksonville Dolphins;
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference

Roger W. Strickland (September 4, 1940 – February 2, 2011), nicknamed "The Rifle", was an American basketball forward. He played college basketball for Jacksonville University and professional basketball for the Baltimore Bullets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Personal information

Born	(1940-09-04)September 4, 1940 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Died	February 2, 2011(2011-02-02) (aged 70) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, Florida)
College	Jacksonville (1960–1963)
NBA draft	1963: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career	1963–1964
Position	Forward
Number	16
Career history
1963–1964	Baltimore Bullets

Career highlights and awards
Florida Intercollegiate Player of the Year (1962) 2× First-team All-Florida Intercollegiate (1962, 1963) No. 52 retired by Jacksonville Dolphins

Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference