Frederick Gayle Hilton (born January 15, 1948) is an American former professional

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who played two seasons in the

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(NBA) as a member of the

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(1971–73). He attended

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where he was drafted in the second round of the

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by the Braves.

Career statistics

NBA

Source

Regular season

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