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Leon Blevins
Personal information
Born(1926-06-25)June 25, 1926
Black Oak, Arkansas
DiedSeptember 2, 1987(1987-09-02) (aged 61)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High schoolPhoenix Union
(Phoenix, Arizona)
College
NBA draft1950: 7th round, 81st overall pick
Selected by the Indianapolis Olympians
Playing career1950–1951
PositionGuard
Number9
Career history
1950–1951Indianapolis Olympians
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Leon Gravette Blevins (June 25, 1926 – September 2, 1987[1]) was an American basketball player.

He played collegiately for the University of Arizona after two seasons at Phoenix College, where he scored over 1000 points.[2]

He was selected by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 7th round of the 1950 NBA draft.

He played for the Olympians (1950–51) in the NBA for 2 games.

References

  1. ^ Blevins dies
  2. ^ "Cat hopes ride on Leon Blevins". Prescott Evening Courier. January 10, 1950. Retrieved February 24, 2013.