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Louis Clyde Hudson (born July 11 , 1944 in Greensboro, North Carolina ) is a former NBA Basketball player. After starring at the University Of Minnesota , Hudson was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with the 4th pick of the 1966 NBA Draft . At 6'5", Hudson could play as either a guard or a forward, and he had a long and successful professional career, scoring 17,940 points in 13 seasons ( 1966 - 1979 ). He was a six time All-Star with the Hawks (who moved to Atlanta in 1968 ), and he earned the nickname "Sweet Lou" for his smooth and effective Jump Shot . Hudson's #23 jersey has been retired by the Hawks franchise, and he currently works as a high school basketball coach in Park City, Utah . Hudson was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall Of Fame in 2002. EXTERNAL LINK |
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