Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Ernie Beck:

  • Full Name: Ernest Joseph Beck
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on March 11, 1931
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: 15, 6 (depending on the team)
  • Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
  • High School: West Philadelphia High School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • College: University of Pennsylvania (1949–1953)
  • NBA Draft: 1953, 1st round, 2nd overall pick by the Philadelphia Warriors
  • Teams Played For:
    • Philadelphia Warriors (1953–1957)
    • St. Louis Hawks (1957)
    • Syracuse Nationals (1957–1958)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available

Ernie Beck was a standout college player at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is still considered one of the school’s greatest basketball players. He led the NCAA in scoring in 1953 and was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors, where he spent the majority of his career. Although his NBA career was relatively brief, Beck was known for his scoring ability and his connection to his hometown of Philadelphia.