Art Heyman facts for kids
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Heyman with Duke in 1962
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| Born | June 24, 1941 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Died | August 27, 2012 (aged 71) Clermont, Florida, U.S. |
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| High school | Oceanside (Oceanside, New York) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Duke (1960–1963) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1963 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the New York Knicks | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1963–1970 | |||||||||||||
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| 1963–1965 | New York Knicks | |||||||||||||
| 1965 | Cincinnati Royals | |||||||||||||
| 1965–1966 | Philadelphia 76ers | |||||||||||||
| 1966 | Wilmington Blue Bombers | |||||||||||||
| 1966–1967 | Hartford Capitols | |||||||||||||
| 1967 | New Jersey Americans | |||||||||||||
| 1967–1969 | Pittsburgh / Minnesota Pipers | |||||||||||||
| 1969–1970 | Miami Floridians | |||||||||||||
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| Career NBA and ABA statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Points | 4,030 (13.0 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 1,461 (4.7 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 859 (2.8 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Arthur "Art" Bruce Heyman (born June 24, 1941 – died August 27, 2012) was a famous American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Duke University. In 1963, he won many top awards. He was named Player of the Year by several groups. He was also a top All-American and the ACC Player of the Year.
That same year, he was the very first player chosen in the 1963 NBA draft. He then played professionally for seven years. He played in both the NBA and ABA leagues.
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Early Life and High School
Art Heyman was born in New York City. He grew up in Rockville Centre, New York and Oceanside, New York. He went to Oceanside High School. He was a tall and talented player, standing 6 feet 5 inches. Many colleges wanted him to play for their teams.
He first planned to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels. But at the last minute, he changed his mind. He decided to play for their biggest rivals, the Duke Blue Devils.
College Career at Duke
When Heyman started at Duke, new players (freshmen) could not play on the main varsity team. So, he played for the freshman team. They had a good record of 10 wins and 5 losses. This included three wins against the North Carolina freshman team.
Sophomore Season Challenges
In his second year, Heyman joined the main Duke varsity team. The rivalry between Duke and North Carolina was very strong. In one game, there were many intense moments. Heyman was involved in a few incidents. He scored 36 points, helping Duke win the game 81–77.
Because of these incidents, Heyman was suspended for some games. But he was still allowed to play in the ACC Tournament. Duke did not make it to the postseason that year. However, Heyman was named the tournament's best player. He finished the season averaging 25 points and almost 11 rebounds per game. He was also chosen for the All-ACC first team.
Junior Year and Continued Success
In 1962, his junior year, Heyman continued to play very well. He scored 25.3 points per game. He also averaged over 11 rebounds per game. Duke did not make the postseason that year. But Heyman was again voted to the All-ACC Basketball first team. He was also named a Second Team All-American.
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Senior Year and National Recognition
Heyman had his best season in his senior year, 1963. Duke won their regular season conference title. They then won the ACC tournament. This earned them a spot in the 1963 NCAA Tournament.
In the NCAA Tournament, Duke made it to the Final Four for the first time ever. Heyman played a huge role in their success. In the semi-finals, Duke lost to Loyola of Chicago. Loyola went on to win the national championship.
Even though Duke finished third, Art Heyman was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 1963 NCAA tournament. He also won many other awards that year. These included the AP National Player of the Year and the Oscar Robertson Trophy.
Heyman set new school records at Duke. He scored 1,984 points and averaged 25.1 points per game. He is one of only three players in ACC history to be chosen for the All-ACC team three times by everyone.
Professional Career
After his amazing college career, Art Heyman was the first player picked in the 1963 NBA draft. He was chosen by the New York Knicks. In his first season, he played well, averaging 15.4 points per game. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie Team.
However, his time with the Knicks was short. He played for the Cincinnati Royals and Philadelphia 76ers briefly. In 1966, he left the NBA. He then played in the Eastern Professional Basketball League.
In 1967, the American Basketball Association (ABA) started. Heyman joined the New Jersey Americans. He played in the ABA for three seasons. He played for the Americans, the Pittsburgh / Minnesota Pipers, and the Miami Floridians. In 1968, he won an ABA championship with the Pittsburgh Pipers. He averaged over 20 points a game that season.
Career Highlights
Art Heyman played 310 professional games. He scored a total of 4,030 points. He also had 1,461 rebounds and 859 assists.
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International Play
Art Heyman also played basketball for the United States. He helped the U.S. team win a gold medal at the 1961 Maccabiah Games in Israel.
After Basketball
Art Heyman stopped playing professional basketball in 1970. He scored over 4,000 points in his NBA and ABA career.
He was honored by being inducted into several Halls of Fame:
- Duke Sports Hall of Fame
- Helms Sports Hall of Fame
- Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
- Nassau High School Hall of Fame
His jersey number 25 was retired by Duke University in 1990. In 1996, he opened a restaurant and bar in Manhattan, New York.
Art Heyman passed away at the age of 71 on August 27, 2012, in Clermont, Florida.
See Also
- List of select Jewish basketball players
