Jackie Lendell Ridgle (February 13, 1948 – August 26, 1998) was a professional

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player. He played college basketball for the

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and played for the

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during the 1971–72 Cavaliers season. In 32 career games, he averaged 3.3 minutes and 1.8 points per game.

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