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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 12, 1942 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Camelback ( Phoenix, Arizona) |
| College | Arizona State (1961–1964) |
| NBA draft | 1964: 3rd round, 22nd overall pick |
| Selected by the St. Louis Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1967–1973 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 34, 43, 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1967– 1969 | Houston Mavericks |
| 1969– 1971 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1971– 1972 | Denver Rockets |
| 1972 | New York Nets |
| 1972 | Dallas Chaparrals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Career ABA statistics | |
| Points | 5,160 (12.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,604 (6.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 410 (1.0) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Arthur C. Becker (born January 12, 1942) is an American retired professional basketball player born in Akron, Ohio.
A 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) forward from Arizona State University, [1] Becker played six seasons (1967–1973) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Houston Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Denver Rockets, Dallas Chaparrals, and New York Nets. [2] He averaged 12.5 points per game over the course of his career and appeared in two ABA All-Star Games.
Since 2005, Becker has served as president of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). He served two stints (1974–1981; 1993–1996) as men's head basketball coach at Scottsdale Community College and coached men's tennis at Scottsdale from 1981 to 1983.
References
- ^ "1969-70 Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Basketball Transactions Search Results". www.prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- NJCAA profile
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 12, 1942 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Camelback ( Phoenix, Arizona) |
| College | Arizona State (1961–1964) |
| NBA draft | 1964: 3rd round, 22nd overall pick |
| Selected by the St. Louis Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1967–1973 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 34, 43, 14 |
| Career history | |
| 1967– 1969 | Houston Mavericks |
| 1969– 1971 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1971– 1972 | Denver Rockets |
| 1972 | New York Nets |
| 1972 | Dallas Chaparrals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Career ABA statistics | |
| Points | 5,160 (12.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,604 (6.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 410 (1.0) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Arthur C. Becker (born January 12, 1942) is an American retired professional basketball player born in Akron, Ohio.
A 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) forward from Arizona State University, [1] Becker played six seasons (1967–1973) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Houston Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Denver Rockets, Dallas Chaparrals, and New York Nets. [2] He averaged 12.5 points per game over the course of his career and appeared in two ABA All-Star Games.
Since 2005, Becker has served as president of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). He served two stints (1974–1981; 1993–1996) as men's head basketball coach at Scottsdale Community College and coached men's tennis at Scottsdale from 1981 to 1983.
References
- ^ "1969-70 Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Basketball Transactions Search Results". www.prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- NJCAA profile
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| This biographical article relating to a United States basketball player, coach, or other figure born in the 1940s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- 1942 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball coaches
- American men's basketball players
- American tennis coaches
- Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball players
- Basketball coaches from Ohio
- Basketball players from Akron, Ohio
- Dallas Chaparrals players
- Denver Rockets players
- Houston Mavericks players
- Indiana Pacers players
- Junior college men's basketball coaches in the United States
- New York Nets players
- St. Louis Hawks draft picks
- Forwards (basketball)
- College tennis coaches in the United States
- American basketball biography, 1940s birth stubs