Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is detailed information about Roger Brown:
- Full Name: Roger William Brown
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born May 22, 1942 – Died March 4, 1997 (aged 54)
- Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
- Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey number 35 throughout his career
- Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
- High School: Wingate High School (Brooklyn, New York)
- College: None (barred from collegiate basketball due to a point-shaving scandal he was never proven to be involved in)
- Teams Played For:
- Indiana Pacers (1967–1975, ABA)
- Memphis Sounds (1975, ABA)
- Utah Stars (1975, ABA)
- Championship Rings: 3 (ABA Championships with the Indiana Pacers in 1970, 1972, and 1973)
- Kids: Had children, but specific details are not widely disclosed
- Siblings: Not publicly disclosed
Fun Facts
- Roger Brown was one of the greatest players in ABA history and was nicknamed “The Rajah.”
- He was the first player to sign with the Indiana Pacers and became a cornerstone of the franchise.
- Brown was known for his scoring ability, smooth style of play, and clutch performances, particularly in the ABA playoffs.
- Despite being banned from the NCAA and NBA due to unproven allegations in a point-shaving scandal, Brown became a legend in the ABA.
- Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.
- After retiring, Brown had various business ventures and served on the city council in Indianapolis.