Harry Barnes (basketball)
Harry J. Barnes (born July 25, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player.
Barnes, circa 1969 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 25, 1945 Youngstown, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Boston Tech |
| College | Northeastern (1965–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968: 4th round, 37th overall pick |
| Selected by the San Diego Rockets | |
| Playing career | 1968–1969 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 30 |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1969 | San Diego Rockets |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Barnes was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and moved to the South End of Boston around the age of 11, where he started playing basketball at the South End Boys Club.[1][2] He attended Boston Tech, where he earned all-Scholastic honors.[1]
Barnes played college basketball for Northeastern University.[1] As a senior, he averaged 16.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 47 percent from the field.[3] He scored 1,114 points in his career, which ranked third in program history at the time of his graduation.[3]
He was selected by the San Diego Rockets in the 4th round (37th pick overall) of the 1968 NBA draft.[3]
He played for the Rockets (1968–69) in the NBA for 22 games.
References
- Monahan, Bob (May 9, 1968). "Rockets Draft Barnes of N.U." The Boston Globe. p. 64. Retrieved June 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- Concannon, Joe (January 11, 1968). "Barnes Sheds 'Spotty' Tag, Comes Through for Husky Five in Pinch". The Boston Globe. p. 47. Retrieved June 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Rockets' fourth choices sign in". Daily Times-Advocate. May 23, 1968. p. 11. Retrieved June 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.