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NameCollis Temple
First NameCollis
Last NameTemple
OccupationBasketball Player
BirthdayNovember 8
Birth Year1952
Place of BirthKentwood
Home TownMichigan
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignScorpio
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Garrett Temple

Collis Temple Biography

Collis Temple is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on November 8, 1952 in Kentwood, Michigan, United States.

The Kentwood, Louisiana native was the first African-American to play varsity basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU). When he joined the team in 1971, the United States National Guard was called to protect him from angry segregationists. As a senior, Temple earned All-Southeastern Conference honors after averaging 15.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. In 2017, Temple was elected to the Louisiana State University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Temple was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 94th pick of the 1974 NBA draft. He spent one season (1974–75) with the San Antonio Spurs of the American Basketball Association. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 24 games. In February 1975, he joined the Iberia Superstars of the European Professional Basketball League.

Collis Temple Jr. (born November 8, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player.

Collis Temple Net Worth

Collis is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Collis Temple's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBasketball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Who is Collis Temple Dating?

According to our records, Collis Temple is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Collis Temple’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Collis Temple height 6 ft 8 in Collis weight 220 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 8 in
Weight220 lbs
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Facts & Trivia

Collis Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Collis Temple celebrates birthday on November 8 of every year.

Who is Collis Temple III?

Temple serves as the representative of the 6th Congressional District with a term that expires on December 31, 2026.

Who was the first black basketball player at LSU?

In 1971, Collis Temple, Jr. became the first African-American to play varsity basketball at LSU.

Who was the first African American athlete to play basketball at LSU and what year?

A photo of Collis Temple in the January 21, 1972 edition of The Daily Reveille. Temple, LSU’s first Black scholarship athlete, debuted for the varsity Tigers in the 1971-1972 season.

How tall is Collis Temple?

6′ 8″

When did LSU allow black students?

When Alexander “A.P.” Tureaud Jr. became the first black undergraduate student admitted to LSU in 1953, he knew his situation would get ugly very soon. “It was probably one of the worst experiences I had ever been through,” Tureaud said.

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