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Chuck "Rifleman" Person
Class of 2005 Category: Basketball
Born: 6/27/1964 Birthplace: Brantley, Alabama
Played collegiately at Auburn and is the Tiger’s All-Time leading scorer with 2,311 points. As a junior set Auburn’s single-season records for points scored (747), field goals made (334) and field goals attempted (614). Helped lead Auburn to its first three NCAA Tournament appearances in school history (’84, ’85, & ’86). Helped lead the Tigers to the ’85 SEC Tournament Championship. Named Most Valuable Player of SEC Tournament (’85). He scored in double figures 99 of his last 101 collegiate games. He ranks third on the SEC’s all-time scoring list. Ranks second on SEC’s all-time field goals made (1,017). Ranks third on SEC’s all-time field goals attempted (1,809). Was honored as Amateur Athlete of the Year in Basketball (’85) by the United States Olympic Committee. Selected to the AP and UPI All-SEC Team three consecutive years (’84-’86). Fourth pick overall in 1986 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. Named NBA Rookie of the Year and played 14 years in the NBA. Currently is an assistant to the President of the Indiana Pacers.
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