John Dickson (born November 18, 1945) is an American former

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(ABA). While playing

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for the

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, Dickson was named the

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. In his one season in the ABA, he averaged 1.7 points per game and 1.6 rebounds per game.

Career statistics

ABA

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Regular season

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Playoffs

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dickson, John 1945 births Living people American men's basketball players Arkansas State Red Wolves men's basketball players Basketball players from Arkansas Centers (basketball) Chicago Bulls draft picks New Orleans Buccaneers draft picks New Orleans Buccaneers players People from Searcy, Arkansas