Skeeter Swift

Harley Edward "Skeeter" Swift Jr. (June 19, 1946 – April 20, 2017) was an American professional basketball player.

Key Information

Personal information
Born	(1946-06-19)June 19, 1946 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Died	April 20, 2017(2017-04-20) (aged 70) Kingsport, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school	George Washington (Alexandria, Virginia)
College	East Tennessee State (1966–1969)
NBA draft	1969: 3rd round, 31st overall pick
Drafted by	Milwaukee Bucks
Playing career	1969–1974
Position	Shooting guard
Number	24, 23, 21
Career history
As a player:
1969–1970	New Orleans Buccaneers
1969–1970	Memphis Pros
1970–1972	Pittsburgh Condors
1972–1974	Dallas Chaparrals / San Antonio Spurs
As a coach:
1977–1978	Liberty
Career highlights
3× All-OVC (1967–1969) No. 54 retired by East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Stats at Basketball Reference
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A 6'3" guard from East Tennessee State University, Swift was selected in the third round (31st pick overall) of the 1969 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, but he instead played five seasons in the American Basketball Association as a member of the New Orleans Buccaneers, Memphis Pros, Pittsburgh Condors, Dallas Chaparrals, and San Antonio Spurs. He averaged 11.6 points per game in his professional career.^[1]

Swift died on April 20, 2017, at the age of 70.^[2]

1. ^ Skeeter Swift at basketball-reference.com.
2. ^ "ETSU great "Skeeter" Swift dies at the age of 70". WJHL.COM. April 21, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2017.

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