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Spencer Haywood was born on April 22, 1949 in Silver City, Mississippi, United States and is credited as a basketball player. As of 2026, Spencer Haywood is 77 years old. Schooling on record includes Pershing High School and University of Detroit Mercy. The listed height is 203 cm.
My Take
Spencer Haywood's story moves me beyond basketball. From tiny Silver City, Mississippi, he rose on talent alone to win Olympic gold and reach the Hall of Fame. But what truly cements his greatness, in my view, is the landmark court case bearing his name that opened the door for young players to enter the NBA early. He fought for his own rights and ended up reshaping the futures of hundreds who followed. His 2015 induction honors not just his scoring but his courage. To me he is proof that some athletes change the game off the court too.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Spencer Haywood
- Name (Japanese)
- スペンサー・ヘイウッド
- Reading
- すぺんさー・へいうっど
- Born
- April 22, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Silver City, Mississippi, United States
- Height
- 203 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Pershing High School
- University
- University of Detroit Mercy
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Spencer Haywood born?
Born April 22, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Spencer Haywood from?
Spencer Haywood is from Silver City, Mississippi, United States.
What does Spencer Haywood do?
Spencer Haywood works as basketball player.
How tall is Spencer Haywood?
Spencer Haywood is 203 cm.
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