Lucious Jackson
Encyclopedia
Lucious Brown "Luke" Jackson (born October 31, 1941) is a retired American
professional basketball
player.
, Texas
, Jackson played college basketball at Pan American College (now known as the University of Texas-Pan American) and was a member the U.S. Olympic basketball team that won the gold at the 1964 Summer Olympics
in Tokyo. He also played for the United States men's national basketball team at the 1963 FIBA World Championship
.
in the NBA
. A 6-foot, 9-inch (2.06 m) power forward
who played center
occasionally, he was named to the NBA's 1964–65 All-Rookie Team
after averaging 14.8 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. He played in the NBA All-Star Game
the same season. A teammate of Wilt Chamberlain
, Jackson was a starter on the 1966–67 Philadelphia championship team that scissored the Boston Celtics
' string of eight straight NBA championships.
's Syracuse Orangemen from 1991–1995.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
Collegiate career
Born in San MarcosSan Marcos, Texas
San Marcos is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, and is the seat of Hays County. Located within the metropolitan area, the city is located on the Interstate 35 corridor—between Austin and San Antonio....
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, Jackson played college basketball at Pan American College (now known as the University of Texas-Pan American) and was a member the U.S. Olympic basketball team that won the gold at the 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
in Tokyo. He also played for the United States men's national basketball team at the 1963 FIBA World Championship
1963 FIBA World Championship
The 1963 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from May 11 to 23 , 1963.- Competing nations :- Preliminary round :-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Classification round:...
.
NBA career
Jackson played eight seasons (1964–1972) with the Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
in the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
. A 6-foot, 9-inch (2.06 m) power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
who played center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
occasionally, he was named to the NBA's 1964–65 All-Rookie Team
NBA All-Rookie Team
The NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1962–63 NBA season to the top rookies during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; who are not allowed to vote for players on their own team. The All-Rookie Team is generally...
after averaging 14.8 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. He played in the NBA All-Star Game
1965 NBA All-Star Game
GAME 15: at St. Louis, Jan. 13, 1965MVP: Jerry LucasCoaches: East: Red Auerbach, West: Alex Hannum.-Western Conference: -Eastern Conference: -Score by Periods: *Halftime— East, 75-61*Third Quarter— East, 107-91*Officials: Mendy Rudolph and Joe Gushue...
the same season. A teammate of Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain was an American professional NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; he also played for the Harlem Globetrotters prior to playing in the NBA...
, Jackson was a starter on the 1966–67 Philadelphia championship team that scissored the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
' string of eight straight NBA championships.
Personal life
Lucious Jackson's son, also Lucious, played for Jim BoeheimJim Boeheim
James Arthur "Jim" Boeheim is the head coach of the men's basketball team at Syracuse University. Boeheim has guided the Orange to eight Big East regular season championships, five Big East Tournament championships, and 28 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three appearances in the national...
's Syracuse Orangemen from 1991–1995.