Leroy "Lee" Winfield (February 4, 1947 – February 4, 2011) was an American professional

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player. A 6'2"

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, Winfield played in the

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from 1969 to 1976 as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, Buffalo Braves, and

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. His most productive seasons came in 1970–71 and 1971–72 when he averaged more than 10 points a game with Seattle. He was also a member of the Braves' 1974 and 1975 playoff teams. He averaged 7.3

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in his professional career. Winfield later worked as an assistant coach at

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, the

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, and

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. He died on his 64th birthday after a battle with colon cancer.Former Mizzou coach Winfield dies
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