Claude Virden
Claude Felton Virden (born November 25, 1947) is a former American basketball player from Akron, Ohio.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 25, 1947 |
| Died | Akron, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (Akron, Ohio) |
| College | Murray State (1967–1970) |
| NBA draft | 1970 / Round: 9 / Pick: 142nd overall |
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | |
| Playing career | 1972–1973 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 24 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | Kentucky Colonels |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Career
Virden played college basketball for Murray State University.[2] Virden was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1970 NBA Draft and by the Kentucky Colonels in the 1970 American Basketball Association draft.[3]
After a stint in the United States Army,[4] Virden signed with the Kentucky Colonels. Virden played for part of the 1972-73 season for the Colonels, averaging 9.9 points per game as the team made it to the ABA Finals before losing the championship to the Indiana Pacers 4 games to 3.[5] A knee injury ended Virden's season and mediocre career.[6]
References
- "BasketballReference.com Claude Virden page". Archived from the original on 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- "BasketballReference.com Claude Virden page". Archived from the original on 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- "BasketballReference.com Claude Virden page". Archived from the original on 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- summitcountysportshalloffame.com 2005 inductees page Archived 2008-02-12 at the Wayback Machine
- "BasketballReference.com Claude Virden page". Archived from the original on 2007-12-15. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- summitcountysportshalloffame.com 2005 inductees page Archived 2008-02-12 at the Wayback Machine
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