Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Henry Bibby:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Charles Henry Bibby
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 24, 1949
  • Hometown: Franklinton, North Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
  • Weight: 185 pounds (84 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 12 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 14, 17, 4 (varied by team)
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Person-Albion High School, Franklinton, North Carolina
  • College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (1969–1972)
  • NBA Draft: 1972, 4th round, 58th overall pick by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1972–1975)
    • New Orleans Jazz (1974–1975)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1976–1980)
    • San Diego Clippers (1980)
    • Lancaster Red Roses (CBA, 1981)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1 NBA Championship (1973 with the New York Knicks)
    • 3 NCAA Championships (1970, 1971, 1972 with UCLA)
  • Kids: Henry Bibby has one son, Mike Bibby, who also played in the NBA.
  • Siblings: Information on his siblings is not widely available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Henry Bibby’s player archetype was that of a traditional floor general, a steady point guard who balanced ball control, playmaking, and timely scoring rather than chasing shots as a pure gunner. Offensively, he ran teams with a composed tempo, initiated sets, and could still punish defenses with his jumper, a profile that fits both his UCLA years as a smooth-shooting lead guard and his NBA career as a reliable backcourt organizer. Defensively, his role was to handle opposing guards at the point of attack and bring discipline to the perimeter, while physically he had solid build and functional strength for the position at 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. Overall, Bibby’s play style was calm, skilled, and team-oriented: he looked to control the game, distribute efficiently, and score when openings were there, which is why he fit so naturally on winning teams in college and in the pros. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Henry Bibby was known for his steady leadership on the court and his championship pedigree, both in college under legendary coach John Wooden and in the NBA.
  • After his playing career, he worked as a coach at various levels, including the NBA, college, and the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).

Sources:

NBA.com — Henry Bibby | Guard | Philadelphia 76ers
UCLA Athletics — Henry Bibby (2004) – Hall of Fame
NCAA.com — Why the 1970 Final Four stands alone in college basketball history
247Sports — Top Ten Point Guards in UCLA History