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Fred Hilton

Fred's coach at Grambling, Fred Hobdy, has also produced top flight pros Willis Reed and Jimmy Jones, yet Coach Hobdy feels that Fred is the best defensive player he has coached. Fred was prep All-American at McKinley High in Baton Rouge where he teamed with Celtics' Don Chaney.

Fred majored in Physical Education at Grambling.

1972 Topps Set (Basketball) (1972)

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The unanimous choice as NBA Rookie of the Year last season, "Ernie D" led the league in assists average with 8.2 per game and in free throw percentage with .902. He provided the catalyst which brought the Braves to a playoff berth with his ability to direct a fastbreak and his uncanny knack of ha...

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A member of the NBA's All-Rookie Team for the 1976-77 campaign, Adrian was the unanimous selection as the league's Rookie of the Year last season. He took over the Braves' small forward position and his ability to outrebound much bigger players gave the team added strength on the boards over the ...

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The Hawks' leading playmaker in 1970-71, Walt ranked 6th in the NBA in that department with 514 assists last season. He had also led the Hawks with 561 assists in 1969-70, his high mark as a pro in that cate- gory. Walt scored 9 points in the 1968 NBA All-Star Game. Traded to Braves, 7-23-71.

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Fred Hilton

When Fred teams with Randy Smith, the Braves have the swiftest guard duo in the league. Fred is expected to be an integral part of the Braves backcourt in 1973-74, his third professional season. Used mostly as a reserve in his rookie season, he still managed to average 11.6 in just 22 minutes of playing time per contest. Has great hustle and quickness.

Fred majored in Physical Education.

1973 Topps Set (Basketball) (1973)

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