Dick Barnett: Member of both N.Y. Knicks Championship Teams
Dick Barnett: Member of both N.Y. Knicks Championship Teams Barnett was born in Gary, Indiana , on October 2, 1936. He died on April 27, 2025 (aged 88) Largo, Florida, U.S. [1] New York Knicks On October 14, 1965, Barnett was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Bob Boozer and cash considerations. [2] In his first season, he led the team in scoring with a 23.1 average. In 1968, he made his only All-Star appearance . In 1970, he helped the Knicks beat the Lakers for the NBA title. In 1973, he contributed to the team winning a second championship against the Lakers. He was released on October 23, 1973. [3] Doctorate In Education Fordham University 1991 Barnett taught Sports Management at St. John's University in New York City from 2003 to 2007. (4) Basketball Fall Of Fame (Inducted in 2024) Too Late...Fall Back Baby. So went the refrain from Dick Barnett whenever he knew that his shot was on target. And more often than not, the unorthodox l...