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Tom Boswell

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PositionPower forward
Height / weight2.06 m / 100 kg
Born2 Oct 1953 (72 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States

Tom Boswell is a retired American professional basketball player who had a successful career in the National Basketball Association and overseas, highlighted by an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 1976. He also played for NBA teams Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz before playing 1 season in Italy.

Player Profile

Tommy G. Boswell was born on October 2, 1953, in Montgomery, Alabama, the United States of America. He stood 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 220 pounds during his playing career.

High School and College Career

Boswell attended George Washington Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama, where he excelled in basketball. He began his college career at South Carolina State before transferring to the University of South Carolina.

At South Carolina, Boswell played under legendary coach Frank McGuire and became a key contributor to the team.

Professional Career

Boswell was selected by Boston Celtics with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft. He made his NBA debut on October 24, 1975, and played three seasons with the Celtics.

During his rookie season, Boswell was part of the Celtics' NBA championship-winning team in 1976. After leaving Boston in 1978, Boswell played for the Denver Nuggets and later joined the Utah Jazz.

Following his time in the NBA, Boswell played internationally for Squibb Cantù in Italy during the 1980-81 season, where he won both the Italian League championship and the FIBA Saporta Cup. He returned to the NBA for one more season with the Utah Jazz in 1983-84 before concluding his professional career with the Wisconsin Flyers of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in 1984-85.

National Team Career

Boswell represented the United States at the 1974 FIBA World Championship in Puerto Rico, where he helped the U.S. men's national basketball team win a bronze medal.

Career Highlights:

  • 1976 - NBA Champion
  • 1981 - Italian League Champion
  • 1981 - FIBA Saporta Cup Champion
  • 1974 - Bronze Medal, FIBA World Championship

Medal Record, Men's Basketball Representing United States:

  • Bronze - 1974 FIBA World Championship Puerto Rico

Trophies and Awards

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NBA Championship

Tom Boswell FAQ

Where is Tom Boswell from?

He was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama.

What was Tom Boswell's greatest achievement?

Tom Boswell's greatest achievement was winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics during his rookie season in 1976.

How many seasons did Tom Boswell play in the NBA?

Tom Boswell played six seasons in the NBA from 1975 to 1980 and briefly returned for one more season in 1983-84.