John Beasley (basketball)

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

Born(1944-02-05)February 5, 1944

Texarkana, Texas, U.S.

DiedNovember 23, 2022(2022-11-23) (aged 78)^[1]

Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)

Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)

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John Beasley

Personal information
Born	(1944-02-05)February 5, 1944 Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
Died	November 23, 2022(2022-11-23) (aged 78)[1]
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school	Linden-Kildare (Linden, Texas)
College	Texas A&M (1963–1966)
NBA draft	1966: 5th round, 45th overall pick
Drafted by	Baltimore Bullets
Playing career	1966–1974
Position	Forward / center
Number	44
Career history
1966–1967	Phillips 66ers
1967	Allentown Jets
1967–1971	Dallas/Texas Chaparrals
1971–1974	Utah Stars
Career highlights
3× ABA All-Star (1968–1970) ABA All-Star Game MVP (1969) 2× All-ABA Second Team (1968, 1969) 2× SWC Player of the Year (1965, 1966)
Career ABA statistics
Points	6,909
Rebounds	4,257
Assists	602
Stats at Basketball Reference

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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.