Butch Beard
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Butch Beard, born Alfred Beard Jr. on May 5, 1947, in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, embarked on a noteworthy journey in the world of professional basketball. His career began to take shape during his college years at the University of Louisville, where he played for the Cardinals and honed his skills on the court. His performance in college basketball caught

Butch Beard, born Alfred Beard Jr. on May 5, 1947, in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, embarked on a noteworthy journey in the world of professional basketball. His career began to take shape during his college years at the University of Louisville, where he played for the Cardinals and honed his skills on the court. His performance in college basketball caught

Career Stats

NBA 1970-1979

Points

5,622

Assists

2,189

Steals

499

PPG

9.3

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Career Timeline

1970

Atlanta Hawks (NBA)

Player

1972

Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)

Player

1973

Seattle SuperSonics (NBA)

Player

1974-1975

Golden State Warriors (NBA)

Player

1976

Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)

Player

1976-1979

New York Knicks (NBA)

Player

1995-1996

New Jersey Nets (NBA)

Head Coach

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Born May 4th, 1947

Height / Weight 6' 3" 185 lbs

School Louisville

Position G

Jersey #s 14 · 21 · 9

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