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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 10, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 20, 2005 (aged 57) Rieti, Italy |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Germantown (Germantown, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Weber State (1968–1971) |
| NBA draft | 1971: 2nd round, 20th overall pick |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Playing career | 1971–1983 |
| Position | Center / power forward |
| Number | 35, 40 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1973 | Virginia Squires |
| 1973–1975 | New York Nets |
| 1975–1976 | Lancaster Red Roses |
| 1976–1982 | AMG Sebastiani Basket Rieti |
| 1982–1983 | Grifone Perugia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Willard Leon Sojourner (September 10, 1948 – October 20, 2005) was an American collegiate and professional basketball player and international coach. He played collegiately at Weber State University and went on to a professional career, winning a championship with the New York Nets and playing overseas.
The Italian arena PalaSojourner was named in his honor. Sojourner is known for giving his friend and teammate Julius Erving his famous "Dr. J." nickname. He is the older brother of NBA player Mike Sojourner.