Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is the detailed profile of Byron Beck:
- Full Name: Byron W. Beck
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on January 25, 1945
- Hometown: Ellensburg, Washington, USA
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
- Weight: 225 pounds (102 kg) during his playing career
- Wingspan: 7 feet (2.13 meters)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Number: 40
- Position: Center / Power forward
- High School: Kittitas High School (Kittitas, Washington)
- College: University of Denver (1963–1965)
- NBA Draft: 1967, 2nd round, 15th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls (but opted to play in the ABA)
- Teams Played For:
- Denver Rockets / Nuggets (ABA, 1967–1977)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: He has two children, although their details are not widely publicized
- Siblings: Information about his siblings is not widely available
Byron Beck was one of the most dominant rebounders in the ABA, known for his consistency and work ethic. He spent his entire 10-year career with the Denver Rockets/Nuggets franchise, making him one of the most beloved figures in Denver basketball history. Beck is one of the few players whose number (40) is retired by the Nuggets, and he was a 2-time ABA All-Star. Beck retired as the ABA’s all-time leader in rebounds.