Chris Smith (basketball, born 1939)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31, 1939 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Charleston (Charleston, West Virginia) |
| College | Virginia Tech (1957–1961) |
| NBA draft | 1961: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Syracuse Nationals |
| Position | Center |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Chris Smith (born March 31, 1939) is a former American college basketball player for the Virginia Tech Hokies from 1957 to 1961. He was nicknamed "Moose" at Charleston High School in West Virginia where he played as a 6-foot-6 center. During an era of exceptional local talent, in what was then known as the Kanawha Valley, Smith was later dubbed "The Human Pogo Stick" by former Roanoke sportswriter Bill Brill.