| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1939-07-27)July 27, 1939 Elkhart, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 2012(2012-06-24) (aged 72) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Elkhart (Elkhart, Indiana) |
| College | Houston (1958–1961) |
| NBA draft | 1961: 2nd round, 15th overall pick |
| Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors | |
| Playing career | 1961–1964 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 12 |
| Career history | |
| 1961–1963 | Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors |
| 1963–1964 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 196 (2.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 166 (1.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 35 (0.4 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Theodore Luckenbill (July 27, 1939 – June 24, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. He spent two seasons (1961–1963) in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A 6'6" forward who attended Elkhart High School and the University of Houston, Luckenbill was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1961 NBA draft. Luckenbill died in Dallas, Texas on June 24, 2012, at age 72 from cancer.
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Source
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961–62 | Philadelphia | 67 | 5.9 | .358 | .645 | 1.6 | .4 | 2.0 |
| 1962–63 | San Francisco | 20 | 10.1 | .382 | .450 | 2.8 | .4 | 3.1 |
| Career | 87 | 6.9 | .367 | .604 | 1.9 | .4 | 2.3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Philadelphia | 4 | 4.3 | .000 | .400 | .8 | .3 | .5 |
References
- "Ted Luckenbill dies at 72". Associated Press. ESPN. June 25, 2012. Retrieved on June 26, 2012.
- "Ted Luckenbill NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
External links
- Career NBA stats @ basketball-reference.com
- Career NCAA stats @ thedraftreview.com
| 1961 NBA draft | |
|---|---|
| First round | |
| Second round | |
- 1939 births
- 2012 deaths
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Indiana
- Deaths from cancer in Texas
- Houston Cougars men's basketball players
- Sportspeople from Elkhart, Indiana
- Philadelphia Warriors draft picks
- Philadelphia Warriors players
- San Francisco Warriors players
- Small forwards
- Wilkes-Barre Barons players