| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1930 Quantico, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | August 1990 (aged 59–60) London, United Kingdom |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sarasota (Sarasota, Florida) |
| College | Kentucky (1949–1952) |
| NBA draft | 1952: 3rd round, 25th overall pick |
| Selected by the Indianapolis Olympians | |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 5 |
| Career history | |
| 1955 | Boston Celtics |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Lucian Cary "Skippy" Whitaker (August 29, 1930 – August 1990)[1] was an American professional basketball player. He won an NCAA championship at the University of Kentucky in 1951 and played briefly in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Whitaker, a 6'1 guard, played collegiately at Kentucky for Adolph Rupp. As a junior, he was a member of the Wildcats' 1951 national championship team.[2]
Whitaker was drafted by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 1952 NBA draft. He served as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps after his graduation from the University of Kentucky in May 1952.[3]
Whitaker played three games for the Boston Celtics during the 1954–55 NBA season. He scored 2 points in his 15 total minutes in the NBA.[4]
Whitaker is believed to have died in London during August 1990.[5]