Lee Winfield

Leroy "Lee" Winfield (February 4, 1947 – February 4, 2011) was an American professional basketball player. A 6'2" guard out of North Texas State University, Winfield played in the National Basketball Association from 1969 to 1976 with the Seattle SuperSonics, Buffalo Braves, and Kansas City Kings. His most productive seasons came in 1970–71 and 1971–72, when he averaged more than 10 points a game for Seattle. He was also a member of the Braves' 1974 and 1975 playoff teams. Over his professional career he averaged 7.3 points per game. After his playing days, Winfield worked as an assistant coach at Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri, and St. Louis Community College. He died on his 64th birthday, having suffered from colon cancer.