John "Jumpin' Johnny" Baum (born June 17, 1946) is a retired American basketball player. Born in Philadelphia, he played collegiately for Temple University.[1][2]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1946-06-17) June 17, 1946 (age 76) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
College |
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NBA draft | 1969 / Round: 2 / Pick: 23rd overall |
Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
Playing career | 1969–1978 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 9, 14, 20, 15, 22 |
Career history | |
1969–1971 | Chicago Bulls |
1971–1973 | New York Nets |
1973–1974 | Memphis Tams |
1974 | Indiana Pacers |
1974–1976 | Hazleton Bullets |
1976–1978 | Allentown Jets |
Career NBA and ABA statistics | |
Points | 1,498 (6.1 ppg) |
Rebounds | 666 (2.7 rpg) |
Assists | 141 (0.6 apg) |
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A 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) and 200 lb (91 kg) forward, he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 15th round (187th pick overall) of the 1968 NBA draft and by the Chicago Bulls in the second round (23rd pick overall) of the 1969 NBA draft.
He played for the Chicago Bulls (1969–71) in the NBA and for the New York Nets (1971–73),[3] Memphis Tams and Indiana Pacers (1973–74) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for 244 games.[4]
1969 NBA draft | |
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