Last Updated on November 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s information about Orlando Woolridge:

  • Full Name: Orlando Vernada Woolridge
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: December 16, 1959
  • Date of Death: May 31, 2012 (aged 52)
  • Hometown: Bernice, Louisiana, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft (2.13 m)
  • Shoe Size: 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore #0, #6, and #22 throughout his career
  • Position: Small forward / Power forward
  • High School: Mansfield High School (Mansfield, Louisiana)
  • College: University of Notre Dame (1977–1981)
  • NBA Draft: 1981, 1st round, 6th overall by the Chicago Bulls
  • NBA Teams Played For:
    1. Chicago Bulls (1981–1986)
    2. New Jersey Nets (1986–1988)
    3. Los Angeles Lakers (1988–1989)
    4. Denver Nuggets (1990–1991)
    5. Detroit Pistons (1991–1993)
    6. Milwaukee Bucks (1993)
    7. Philadelphia 76ers (1993–1994)
    8. He also played internationally and had a stint with Italian teams.
  • Kids: One of his sons, Renaldo Woolridge, also played professional basketball.
  • Siblings: There isn’t much publicly known about his siblings.

Notes:

  • Woolridge passed away in 2012 due to a heart condition. His career is remembered for his athleticism and scoring ability.
  • Known for his dunking ability, Woolridge was one of the key offensive players in the early 1980s and was a mentor to Michael Jordan in his rookie season.