Alan Sawyer
Alan Leigh Sawyer (January 1, 1928 - June 30, 2012[1]) was an American professional basketball player for the Washington Capitols of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins from 1946 to 1950. He was drafted in the third round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Capitols.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1928 Long Beach, California |
| Died | June 30, 2012 (aged 84) Sequim, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | San Pedro (San Pedro, California) |
| College | UCLA (1945–1946, 1948–1950) |
| NBA draft | 1950 / Round: 3 |
| Selected by the Washington Capitols | |
| Playing career | 1950–1951 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 29, 17 |
| Career history | |
| 1950–1951 | Washington Capitols |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
NBA career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950–51 | Washington | 33 | .370 | .860 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 6.6 |
| Career | 33 | .370 | .860 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 6.6 | |
References
- "Alan Leigh Sawyer Obituary". The Peninsula Daily News. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- Finney, Ryan (2010). "2010–11 UCLA Men's Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). UCLA Athletic Department. pp. 107–8. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 10, 2011.
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