Chris Smith (basketball, born 1939)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31, 1939 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Charleston (Charleston, West Virginia) |
| College | Virginia Tech (1957–1961) |
| NBA draft | 1961: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Syracuse Nationals |
| Position | Center |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Chris Smith (born March 31, 1939) is an American former college basketball player for the Virginia Tech Hokies from 1957 to 1961. He was nicknamed "Moose" at Charleston High School in West Virginia where he played as a 6-foot-6 center. During an era of exceptional local talent, in what was then known as the Kanawha Valley, Smith was later dubbed "The Human Pogo Stick" by former Roanoke sportswriter Bill Brill.