Artie Green

Artie Green is a former basketball player in the United States. Artie Green is from the Bronx, NY.[1] Specifically the area known as Soundview.[2] He played at Taft High School (Bronx), and had the nickname "Jumping" Artie Green.[3] He was also known as high jumping Artie Green.[4] His last nickname was Artie Grasshopper Green.[5] He was well known for his dunking ability.[5] Artie also was famous for playing at the Rucker Park.[3]

Basketball career

In the NBA draft, Green was picked in the 10th round with the 221 overall pick. Artie was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks.[6] Artie was a 6'1 point guard.[7] In college, he played at Marquette University.[7] He played in the year 1980 for them.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Jones, A.; Naison, M. (2009). The Rat That Got Away: A Bronx Memoir. Fordham University Press. ISBN 9780823231041. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  2. ↑ Lewis, D. (2008). HIPHOP BEFORE THE BLING. Lulu Enterprises Incorporated. p. 5. ISBN 9781435725218. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  3. 1 2 "Elite 24: NYC legends". espn.com. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  4. ↑ "Playground Basketball is Dead? Hardly". slamonline.com. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  5. 1 2 "Cracked Sidewalks: Marquette's Greatest Players #51-75". crackedsidewalks.com. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  6. ↑ Bradley, R.D. (2013). The Basketball Draft Fact Book: A History of Professional Basketball's College Drafts. Scarecrow Press. p. 286. ISBN 9780810890695. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  7. 1 2 Weber, B. (1982). All-pro basketball stars '82. Scholastic Book Services. ISBN 9780590323666. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
  8. ↑ "Basketball player Arthur (Artie) Green looks to get rid of the basketball, 1980 :: Marquette University History Online". cdm16280.contentdm.oclc.org. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
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