Rudy LaRusso

Rudolph A. LaRusso (November 11, 1937 – July 9, 2004) was an American professional basketball player who was a five-time All-Star in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was nicknamed "Roughhouse Rudy."

Rudy LaRusso
Rudy LaRusso (35) getting fouled by Johnny Green (11) of the New York Knickerbockers (December 1963)
Personal information
Born(1937-11-11)November 11, 1937
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 9, 2004(2004-07-09) (aged 66)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High schoolJames Madison
(Brooklyn, New York)
CollegeDartmouth (1956–1959)
NBA draft1959: 2nd round, 10th overall pick
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
Playing career1959–1969
PositionPower forward / center
Number35
Career history
19591967Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers
19671969San Francisco Warriors
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points11,507 (15.6 ppg)
Rebounds6,936 (9.4 rpg)
Assists1,556 (2.1 apg)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
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