Loy M. Petersen (born July 26, 1945) is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association from 1968–1970. A guard, he played in college for Oregon State University, and was drafted in the second round (17th overall) of the 1968 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls; previously, he was also drafted in the 17th round of the 1967 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets (now the Washington Wizards). He played in 69 career games over two seasons for the Bulls.
 Petersen with the Chicago Bulls in 1969 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 26, 1945 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Anaheim (Anaheim, California) |
| College | Oregon State (1965–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968: 2nd round, 17th overall pick |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Playing career | 1968–1970 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 15 |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1970 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Loy now lives in Madras, Oregon, with his wife, Carol.
References edit
- Database Basketball – Loy Petersen stats
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