Tom Patterson (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 15, 1948 Midland, Texas |
| Died | February, 1982 (aged 33) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lincoln (Camden, Arkansas) |
| College | Ouachita Baptist (1966–1967, 1970–1972) |
| NBA draft | 1972: 2nd round, 25th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Baltimore Bullets |
| Playing career | 1972–1973 |
| Position | Small forward / power forward |
| Number | 30 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1973 | Baltimore / Capital Bullets |
| Career highlights | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Tommie J. Patterson (October 15, 1948 – February 1982) was an American professional basketball forward who played two seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Baltimore/Capital Bullets (1972–74). He attended Ouachita Baptist University, leaving college after his freshman season to enroll in the US Army for three years, before returning to Ouchita Baptist. Patterson was selected by the Bullets in the second round of the 1972 NBA draft as the 25th overall selection.