Tom Patterson (basketball)

Tom Patterson
Personal information
Born(1948-10-15)October 15, 1948
Midland, Texas
DiedFebruary, 1982 (aged 33)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolLincoln (Camden, Arkansas)
CollegeOuachita Baptist (1966–1967, 1970–1972)
NBA draft1972: 2nd round, 25th overall pick
Drafted byBaltimore Bullets
Playing career1972–1973
PositionSmall forward / power forward
Number30
Career history
19721973Baltimore / Capital Bullets
Career highlights
  • NAIA All-American (1972)
  • 2× All-AIC (1971, 1972)
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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.