Jim Slacke (born c. 1953) is an American former professional basketball player who played seven seasons in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the Illawarra Hawks.
Personal information | |
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Born | 1953 (age 70–71) |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) |
Career information | |
College | Chico State (1972–1973) |
Playing career | 1979–1985 |
Position | Forward |
Number | 12 |
Career history | |
1979–1985 | Illawarra Hawks |
Career highlights and awards | |
After playing college basketball for the Chico State Wildcats in 1972–73,[1] Slacke moved to Australia where he joined the Illawarra Hawks and played in the New South Wales Men's Division 1 basketball competition. The Hawks were preseason favourites for the 1977 Championship behind Slacke and Gordie McLeod.[2]
In 1979, the Hawks were founding members of the Australian NBL. Slacke was part of the inaugural team and averaged a career-best 23.8 points per game in his first season. In seven seasons with the Hawks, he played 143 games and averaged 17.5 points per game.[3] Slacke was one of the NBL's all-time best free throw shooters with an 86 per cent clip for his career.[4] He led the NBL in Free Throw Percentage in 1980 with 87.2% (68/78).[3][5][6]
In January 2018, Slacke was named one of the 12 Greatest Hawks of All Time by the Illawarra Mercury.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Chico State Wildcats 2015–16 Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). ChicoWildcats.com. p. 34 (36). Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ "FLASHBACK 4: August, 1977, ABM". botinagy.com. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Player statistics for Jim Slacke". SportsTG.com. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ "Profile - Jim Slacke". HawksHistory.com.au. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ "All Time Leaders". nbl.gearbox.performgroup.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ "NBL Historical Stats". spatialjam.com. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ "Your 12 greatest Illawarra Hawks of all time revealed". illawarramercury.com.au. January 13, 2018. Archived from the original on January 13, 2018.