Ernie Drew "Black Jack" Barrett (born August 27, 1929) is a retired American basketball player. He played collegiately for the Kansas State University.
Personal information | |
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Born | (1929-08-27) August 27, 1929 (age 93) Pratt, Kansas |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Wellington (Wellington, Kansas) |
College | Kansas State (1948–1951) |
NBA draft | 1951 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall |
Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
Playing career | 1951–1956 |
Position | Forward / Guard |
Number | 23 |
Career history | |
1953–1954, 1955–1956 | Boston Celtics |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 641 (4.9 ppg) |
Rebounds | 343 (2.6 rpg) |
Assists | 229 (1.7 apg) |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Barrett was recruited by coaches including, Phog Allen and Henry Iba, but he chose Kansas State to play for Jack Gardner and Tex Winter in 1947.
He led the Kansas State Wildcats to the national championship game in 1951. He suffered a shoulder injury in the semi-finals against Oklahoma A&M, and his injury heavily impacted the Wildcats, who lost in the title game.[1]
Barrett was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1st round (7th pick overall) of the 1951 NBA Draft and played for the Celtics (1953–54, 1955–56) in the National Basketball Association for 131 games.
A local restaurant, is named Mr. K’s in Barrett's honor. He helped raise money for many athletic facilities that are still in use. He has a statue, which depicts him extending his right arm for a handshake.
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1951 NCAA Men's Basketball Consensus All-Americans | |
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1951 NBA draft | |
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