The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history.
1989: Jim Petersen of the Golden State Warriors looks for the rebound during an NBA game in the 1989-90 season. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by: Mike Powell/Getty ImagesFounded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA – a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTo commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the sixth of nine players who wore the No. 43 jersey for the Warriors.
That player would be Golden State big man Jim Petersen. After ending his college career at Minnesota, Petersen was picked up with the 51st overall selection of the 1984 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets.
The Minneapolis, Minnesota native played the first four seasons of his pro career with Houston. He also played for the Sacramento Kings before he was dealt to the Dubs in 1989. His stay with the team lasted until he was cut in 1992.
During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Petersen wore only jersey No. 43 and put up 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history - No. 43 - Jim Petersen (1989-92)
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