Norm Swanson

Norman Paul Swanson (October 4, 1930 – November 24, 2016)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] Swanson was selected in the 1953 NBA Draft by the Rochester Royals after a collegiate career at Detroit.[2] He played for one season and averaged 1.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game.[2]

Norm Swanson
Personal information
Born(1930-10-04)October 4, 1930
Chicago, Illinois
DiedNovember 24, 2016(2016-11-24) (aged 86)
Indian Shores, Florida
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarl Schurz (Chicago, Illinois)
CollegeDetroit Mercy (1949–1953)
NBA draft1953 / Round: – / Pick: –
Selected by the Rochester Royals
Playing career1953–1954
PositionSmall forward
Number12
Career history
1953–1954Rochester Royals
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MVC (1952)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

References

  1. "Norman Swanson Obituary". Dignity Memorial.
  2. Norm Swanson. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 14, 2013.


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