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 lefty knew that his shot was on target. Barnett, a native of Gary, Indiana, played basketball at Roosevelt High School, an all-Black vestige of the Hoosier State’s Jim Crow laws. He thrived at Roosevelt, leading the team to the state final in 1955. From Gary, Barnett headed south to play for John McLendon at Tennessee A&I, a small HBCU that formed the first dynasty in college basketball. McLendon’s Tigers won three consecutive national championships starting in 1957. Barnett earned All-America honors each season and twice was named MVP of the NAIA Tournament. Barnett was selected by the Syracuse Nationals in the 1959 NBA Draft and spent the next 15 years playing professionally. His nine seasons with the New York Knicks included two NBA titles and one All-Star appearance. Barnett’s one-year hiatus from the NBA produced a championship with the Cleveland Pipers of the ABL, cementing his status as one of basketball’s all-time winners.(5)

The Dr. Richard Barnett Foundation (DRBF) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide higher-education scholarships and internship opportunities to motivated New York City youth with incredible potential but limited financial resources. Through extensive educational, mental health, and mentorship programming, the DRBF strives to inspire our youth to chase their dreams and to empower them with the resources and support they need to get there. Web site: https://www.drbfny.org/

The Dream Whisperer


According to IMDb:com In the midst of segregation, the all-Black Tennessee A&I Tigers made history by winning three straight national championships. Captain Dick Barnett fought to secure recognition for his team.

“I call myself the dream whisperer because everything starts with a dream.” (Dr. Richard Barnett)


Here is the PBS link (it runs 57 minutes.) https://www.pbs.org/video/the-dream-whisperer-aCN580/




  1. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/sports/basketball/dick-barnett-dead.html


  1.  "Knicks Acquire Dick Barnett In Trade As Boozer Goes To Los Angeles". The Record. October 15, 1965

  2. Fort Lauderdale News. October 24, 1973. Retrieved February 14, 2021

  3. https://now.fordham.edu/fordham-magazine/dick-barnett-knicks-legend-educator-and-fordham-grad-dies-at-88/

  4. https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/dick-barnett


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