Edward James Conlin (September 2, 1933 – September 21, 2012) was an American
basketball
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player and coach.
A 6'5"
guard
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forward from
Fordham University, Conlin played in the
National Basketball Association
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from 1955 to 1962 as a member of the
Syracuse Nationals
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1946– ...
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Detroit Pistons
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, and
Philadelphia Warriors. He averaged 10.1
points per game in his NBA career.
Conlin later coached men's basketball at
Fordham University.
Conlin died on September 21, 2012.
See also
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List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career rebounding leaders
References
External links
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1933 births
2012 deaths
All-American college men's basketball players
American men's basketball players
Basketball coaches from New York (state)
Basketball players from New York City
Detroit Pistons players
Fordham Rams men's basketball coaches
Fordham Rams men's basketball players
Philadelphia Warriors players
Shooting guards
Small forwards
Sportspeople from Brooklyn
Syracuse Nationals draft picks
Syracuse Nationals players
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