Bud Palmer
John S. "Bud" Palmer (b. September 14, 1921 in Hollywood, California) is a former pro basketball player. He was a member of the original New York Knickerbockers, and was their leading scorer in their inaugural season 1946/47. Palmer is considered to be one of the inventors of the jump shot.
After his NBA career ended, Palmer went on to a successful career as a sportscaster.
He was Chief of Protocol and Official Greeter for the City of New York for seven years during John Lindsay's sdministration.
References
- Christgau, John (1999). The Origins of the Jump Shot. Eight men who shook the world of Basketball. Lincoln (NE): University of Nebraska Press.
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