Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Bud Palmer:

  • Full Name: John S. “Bud” Palmer
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 14, 1921 – Died March 19, 2013 (Lived to 91 years old)
  • Hometown: Hollywood, California, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
  • Weight: Not publicly available
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 5 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Not widely documented (jersey numbers were not as prominent in his era)
  • Position: Forward / Guard
  • High School: Hun School of Princeton, New Jersey
  • College: Princeton University (left to serve in the military during World War II)
  • NBA Draft: Bud Palmer played in the era before the NBA Draft system, as he played in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) which merged to form the NBA.
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1946–1949, in the BAA before it merged into the NBA)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Palmer had two daughters, Hilary and Patty.
  • Siblings: Not much publicly available information on siblings

Bud Palmer was one of the first players for the New York Knicks and is considered one of the early pioneers of professional basketball. He was also known for being one of the first athletes to popularize the “jump shot.” After his playing career, Palmer became a successful sports broadcaster, including coverage of the Olympic Games.