Terry Tyler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Terry Tyler

American basketball player

Date of Birth: 30-Oct-1956

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Profession: basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Terry Christopher Tyler (born October 30, 1956) is a retired American basketball player. A 6'7" forward/guard from Northwestern High School and the University of Detroit (now known as the University of Detroit Mercy), Tyler played 11 seasons (1978–1989) in the NBA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Dallas Mavericks.
He averaged 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in his NBA career and earned NBA All-Rookie Team honors in 1979.
He also participated in the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, where he finished in last place (8th). In 2001, he was inducted into the Detroit Mercy Titans Hall of Fame.