Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another deep dive into the world of sports. Today, we’re gonna talk about a name that might not be as flashy as LeBron or Jordan, but definitely deserves a spot in the basketball history books. We’re talking about Earl Tatum, a retired American professional basketball player. I did some digging and wanted to share my process and what I found out about this guy.
So, first things first, I started where everyone starts these days – the internet. I typed in “Earl Tatum basketball player” and started browsing. It wasn’t hard to find some basic info.
Who is Earl Tatum?
- Born: July 26, 1953, in Mount Vernon, New York. That’s what all the sources seem to agree on, so I’m going with it.
- Position: Guard. I saw a few places that specified “shooting guard,” so he was probably known for his shooting.
- Height and Weight: This was a bit inconsistent. Some said 6’4″, others said 6’5″. Weight was around 185 lbs. Let’s just say he was a good-sized guard.
- High School: Played at Mount Vernon High School, and apparently, he was a big deal there. One site mentioned he was named the “large-school player of the year” by the New York State Sportswriters Association in 1972. That’s some serious recognition!
Okay, so I got the basics down. But I wanted to know more. I kept digging, trying to find out about his career, maybe some highlights, anything that would give me a better picture of who he was as a player.
I looked for articles, old forum posts, anything I could get my hands on. I even tried to see if there was any relation to Jayson Tatum, figured with the last name being the same, it was worth a shot, but nope, turns out they’re not related.
After piecing things together, I got a sense of Earl Tatum as a solid player from Mount Vernon, New York. A guy who probably had some serious game back in the day. It just goes to show, there are so many talented players out there, and it’s worth taking the time to learn about them, even if they’re not always in the spotlight.
That’s it for my research on Earl Tatum. Hope you guys found it as interesting as I did. I’m always down to learn more about the history of the game and the players who made it what it is today. Until next time, peace out!
