Hank Finkel

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Henry J. Finkel (born April 20, 1942 in Union City, New Jersey) is a retired American professional basketball player.

A 7'0" center from the University of Dayton, Finkel played nine seasons (1966-1975) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, San Diego Rockets, and Boston Celtics. He spent the majority of his career (1969-1975) in Boston, serving as a backup to future Hall-of-Famer Dave Cowens. Finkel averaged 5.1 points per game and 3.9 rebounds per game in his career and won an NBA Championship with the Celtics in 1974.[1]

After his playing days ended, Finkel established his own office furniture company.[2]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Hank Finkel Statistics at Basketball-Reference.com
  2. ^ Where Are They Now? at NBA.com


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