Franklin Edwards

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Franklin Edwards
Franklin Edwards 1986-87.jpg
Edwards, circa 1986
Personal information
Born (1959-02-02) February 2, 1959 (age 66)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school Julia Richman
(Manhattan, New York)
College Cleveland State (1977–1981)
NBA draft 1981: 1st round, 22nd overall pick
Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1981–1988
Position Point guard
Number14, 22, 10
Career history
19811984 Philadelphia 76ers
1984–1985 Lancaster Lightning
19851986 Los Angeles Clippers
19861988 Sacramento Kings
Career highlights
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Franklin Delano Edwards (born February 2, 1959) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round (22nd pick overall) of the 1981 NBA draft. A 6'1" point guard from Cleveland State University, Edwards played in 7 NBA seasons from 1981 to 1988. He played for the 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.

In his NBA career, Edwards played in 296 games and scored a total of 1,802 points. His best year as a professional came during the 1985–86 NBA season as a member of the Clippers, appearing in 73 games and averaging 9.0 ppg.