Rick Barry American professional basketball player. Date of Birth: 28.03.1944 Country: USA

Biography of Rick Barry

Rick Barry is an American professional basketball player who is considered one of the elite players of the past years, known for his high-scoring and low turnover style of play. He was born on March 28, 1944, in New Jersey. From a young age, Rick had a passion for sports, especially basketball. Thanks to his natural athletic talent, he quickly achieved success.

Rick Barry studied at the University of Miami, where he excelled in the college basketball team for three seasons. It was during his time at the university that the aspiring basketball player met his future wife, Pam Hale, the daughter of a prominent coach.

In his first season in the NBA, Rick Barry had a successful run. After the 1966-1967 season, he became the first player in the National Basketball Association to switch to the American Basketball Association, joining the "Oakland Oaks" team. His debut season in the ABA was promising, but unfortunately, he suffered a serious injury that affected his performance for some time.

In 1969, the "Oakland Oaks" achieved great success, defeating the "Denver Rockets" and "New Orleans" in the Western District final. Rick Barry played for the "Washington Caps" in the 1969-1970 season and then joined the "New York Nets" in the following season. Despite his skill, his old knee injury continued to bother him. Nevertheless, the "New York Nets" had a decent season, finishing fourth in the rankings.

In 1972, Rick Barry signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors and returned to the NBA. He ended his sports career with the "Houston Rockets" team. In 1980, he retired from professional sports, but his legacy continued. In 1996, Rick Barry was named one of the fifty greatest players in the history of the National Basketball League. In the 1990s, he worked as a coach and appeared regularly on television as a sports commentator.

Currently, Rick Barry leads an active life. He is married and has four sons.