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John Albert Beckman

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John Albert Beckman

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
22 Jun 1968 (aged 75)
Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Burial
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend Add to Map
Memorial ID
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He was an early professional basketball player.
During his 27 years lasting pro career (1914–41) he was known as the "Babe Ruth of basketball". He is mostly known for his time with the Original Celtics (1918/19, 1921–27, 1929).
He was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1973.
He was an early professional basketball player.
During his 27 years lasting pro career (1914–41) he was known as the "Babe Ruth of basketball". He is mostly known for his time with the Original Celtics (1918/19, 1921–27, 1929).
He was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1973.

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