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My Take
Ernie DiGregorio is exactly the kind of player I adore. A North Providence kid who made his name at Providence College, then went pro in 1973 with the Buffalo Braves, Lakers, and Celtics, he won Rookie of the Year and still shares the rookie record of 25 assists in a single game. At a modest 183 cm, he won with vision, wrists, and basketball IQ rather than size. I have always been drawn to the small magician archetype, the floor general who makes everyone else better. Ernie D rising from a local college to NBA distinction is a story that genuinely delights me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ernie DiGregorio
- Name (Japanese)
- アーニー・ディグレゴリオ
- Reading
- あーにー・でぃぐれごりお
- Born
- January 15, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
- Origin
- North Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- North Providence High School
- University
- Providence College
Awards & achievements
- NBA Rookie of the Year Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ernie DiGregorio born?
Born January 15, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Ernie DiGregorio from?
Ernie DiGregorio is from North Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
What does Ernie DiGregorio do?
Ernie DiGregorio works as basketball player.
How tall is Ernie DiGregorio?
Ernie DiGregorio is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.