When and where was Walter Frazier Jr. born?
Walter Frazier Jr. was born on the 29th of March 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Questions about Walt Frazier
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Walt Frazier choose Southern Illinois University over football scholarships?
Frazier chose Southern Illinois University because there were no black quarterbacks available at other schools during that era.
How did Walt Frazier get his nickname Clyde?
He received the nickname Clyde during his rookie season with the New York Knicks because he wore a fedora similar to that worn by Warren Beatty in the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde.
What happened when Willis Reed got injured in game five of the 1970 NBA Finals?
Willis Reed suffered a painful leg injury in game five of the Finals series which left the Knicks' chances slim until he returned for the first two minutes of game seven before limping off after scoring the team's first four points.
Who did Walt Frazier partner with to form the Rolls-Royce backcourt?
Earl Monroe joined the Knicks after the 1970, 71 season to become one of the best backcourts in the league alongside Frazier under the name the Rolls-Royce backcourt.
When was Walter Frazier Jr. inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame?
Frazier was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987 after winning two NBA championships.