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79. Austin Carr

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79. Austin Carr
One of the great shooters of all time, Austin Carr’s college run overshadows a very good pro career that was lost in the obscurity of playing in Cleveland.  However, shouldn’t the all time NCAA tournament scoring average leader be considered?  He scored sixty-one once in an NCAA tourney game, showcasing his legendary shooting.  Considering all the nonsense the Cavs have had to deal with recently, Carr, who is Mr. Cavalier, would give the city a nice boost with an induction.  Of course his induction in the College Hall of Fame in 2007 really hurts his chances of getting in the version in Springfield.


Should Austin Carr be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.6%
No opinion. - 1.5%
No way! - 6.1%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Washington D.C., U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1987
  • Position: Point Guard, Shooting Guard
  • Played For: Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Bullets/Wizards
  • College: Notre Dame
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 1st Overall in 1971
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NBA All-Star (1) (1974)
    NBA All-Rookie (1) (1971-72)
    NBA Championships (None)
    J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1) (1980)
    Naismith College Player of the Year (1) (1971)
    AP College Player of the Year (1) (1971)
    Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1) (1971)
    UPI College Player of the Year (1) (1971)
    First Team All-American (1) (1971)
    Second Team All-American (1) (1970)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Points (1) (1973-74)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goals (1) (1973-74)
    Top Ten Finishes: Field Goal Attempts (1) (1973-74)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goals (1) (1973-74)
    Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Attempts (1) (1973-74)
  • Notable All-time Rankings: None.

Should Austin Carr be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 18.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.6%
No opinion. - 1.5%
No way! - 6.1%

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