Byron Beck
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| Full name | A. Byron Beck | |
| birthday | January 25, 1945 | |
| place of birth | Ellensburg , United States | |
| size | 206 cm | |
| position |
Power Forward / Center |
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| college | Denver | |
| NBA draft | 1967 , 15th pick, Chicago Bulls | |
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1967–1977 Denver Nuggets
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A. Byron Beck (born January 25, 1945 in Ellensburg , Washington ) is a former American professional basketball player .
Career
The 2.06 meter center from the University of Denver was one of six players (along with Louie Dampier , Gerald Govan , Bob Netolický , Stew Johnson and Freddie Lewis ), who played in all nine seasons (1967-1976) of the professional basketball league ABA participated. He played for the Denver Rockets, the later Denver Nuggets ( NBA ). Beck was not particularly athletic, but he was a hard worker, known for tenacity and efficient hook throwing . He represented Denver at two All-Star Games (1969 and 1976).
Beck also played one season in the NBA with the Nuggets. He retired as a basketball player in 1977. In his career he scored a total of 8603 points and 5261 rebounds. On December 16, 1977, he became the first player in Denver whose jersey number (# 40) was withdrawn.
Web links
- Profile at Remember the ABA
- Byron Beck - player profile on basketball-reference.com
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Beck, Byron |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Beck, A. Byron |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American basketball player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 25, 1945 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ellensburg |