John Beasley (basketball)

John Michael Beasley (February 5, 1944 – November 23, 2022) was an American professional basketball player born in Texarkana, Texas.

John Beasley
Personal information
Born(1944-02-05)February 5, 1944
Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
DiedNovember 23, 2022(2022-11-23) (aged 78)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolLinden-Kildare (Linden, Texas)
CollegeTexas A&M (1963–1966)
NBA draft1966: 5th round, 45th overall pick
Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
Playing career1966–1974
PositionForward / center
Number44
Career history
1966–1967Phillips 66ers
1967Allentown Jets
19671971Dallas/Texas Chaparrals
19711974Utah Stars
Career highlights and awards
Career ABA statistics
Points6,909
Rebounds4,257
Assists602
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'9" forward/center from Texas A&M University, Beasley was selected in the fifth round of the 1966 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets. Beasley never played in the NBA, however, spending most of his career with the rival American Basketball Association.

Beasley played seven seasons (1967–1974) in the ABA as a member of the Dallas Chaparrals and Utah Stars, making ABA All-Star Game appearances in 1968, 1969, and 1970. He was named Most Valuable Player of the 1969 game, following his 19-point and 14 rebound performance for the West squad.[2] Beasley scored 6,909 total points and grabbed 4,257 total rebounds in his ABA career.

References edit

  1. ^ "Roll Call Tribute: John Beasley '66". April 10, 2023.
  2. ^ The Official NBA Basketball Encyclopedia. Villard Books. 1994. p. 240. ISBN 0-679-43293-0.

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