Earl G. Graves Jr. facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 5, 1962 (age 63) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Scarsdale (Scarsdale, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Yale (1980–1984) |
| NBA Draft | 1984 / Round: 3 / Pick: 68th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Career history | |
| 1985 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Earl Gilbert "Butch" Graves Jr. (born January 5, 1962) is an American businessman and a former professional basketball player. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and went to Scarsdale High School.
Early Life and Education
Earl G. Graves Jr. is the son of Barbara Graves and Earl G. Graves Sr., who started Black Enterprise magazine. Earl Jr. went to Yale University for college. Later, he earned a special business degree called an MBA from Harvard University. At Yale, he was part of a group called Skull and Bones.
Basketball Career
While at Yale, Earl G. Graves Jr. became the captain of the college basketball team. He is still the top scorer in Yale's men's basketball history. He is also the third highest scorer ever in the Ivy League college sports conference.
After college, he was chosen by the Philadelphia 76ers to play in the NBA. He also played for a short time with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1984–85 basketball season. Interestingly, he was also chosen by the Dallas Cowboys to play professional football, but he chose basketball.
Business Career
After his basketball career, Graves worked for a financial company called Morgan Stanley. He also became the president and CEO of Earl G. Graves Publishing Company. This company publishes Black Enterprise magazine, which focuses on African-American business. He also served as a director for AutoZone, Inc., a company that sells car parts.
In February 2021, Graves talked about a big challenge for African-American business owners. He said that many Black-owned businesses are very small, often run by just one person. He believes that for these businesses to grow and attract major customers, people need to work together and combine their resources.
See also
In Spanish: Butch Graves para niños
