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- | ====== Robert " | ||
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- | * **Height:** 6' | ||
- | * **Weight:** 200 lbs. | ||
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- | * **Died:** June 4, 2002 in Evanston, IL | ||
- | * **High School:** Evanston Township in Evanston, IL | ||
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- | ===== Marquette Career ===== | ||
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- | Lackey transferred to Marquette from Casper Junior College, Wyoming and played at Marquette for two seasons (1970-71, 1971-72). As a captain for 1971-72 squad, he averaged 15.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game which also earned him All-American status. | ||
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- | ===== Professional Career ===== | ||
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- | Lackey was drafted in both the 1972 NBA draft (5th round, 71st overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks) and the 1972 ABA draft (third round pick by the New York Nets). He chose to play with the ABA's Nets alongside his Marquette teammate, Jim Chones. He eventually suited up for only two seasons with the Nets, 1972-73 and 1973-74. | ||
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- | Lackey also played overseas in the Netherlands and France. | ||
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- | ===== Personal Notes ===== | ||
- | * Though he only played three games with the Nets during the 1973-74 season, Lackey was a teammate of Julius "Dr. J" Erving. | ||
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