Jerry Paulson
American professional basketball player (1935–1986)
Gerald Arthur Paulson (July 21, 1935 – March 6, 1986) was an American professional basketball player. Paulson was selected in the 1957 NBA draft (third round, 17th pick overall) by the Cincinnati Royals after a collegiate career at Manhattan College. In college he was selected to play in the 1957 East-West All Star game, and was the Most Valuable Player in the 1957 ECAC Holiday Festival tournament. He appeared in six NBA games in his career and averaged 3.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.
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