Daily News | Luke Jackson, an NBA champion with the 76ers, dies at 80
The 76ers marked his passing with a heartfelt statement on Thursday: “We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lucious ‘Luke’ Jackson, who passed away at the age of 80. An NBA All-Star, Jackson spent his entire eight-season career with the 76ers, playing a key role on the 1967 title-winning team. He will be missed.”
Jackson’s opportunity to play for Philadelphia came after he helped the U.S. men’s basketball team earn an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games in 1964, defeating the Soviet Union. From there, the Sixers pursued Jackson, drafting him No. 4 in the 1964 NBA draft. Jackson’s highest totals in points and rebounds of his career came in his first season with the 76ers. He averaged 14.8 points and 12.9 rebounds and landed a spot on the league’s 1964–65 All-Rookie Team. During the 76ers’ championship season, Jackson averaged 12 points and 8.9 rebounds while recording 11 points and 11.7 rebounds in the playoffs .
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