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.

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.

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