Fred Boyd (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1950 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 8, 2023 (aged 73) Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| High school | East Bakersfield (Bakersfield, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Oregon State (1969–1972) |
| NBA Draft | 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 1972–1978 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1972–1976 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1976–1978 | New Orleans Jazz |
| As coach: | |
| 1987–1992 | Oregon State (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 2,784 (8.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 533 (1.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 986 (3.0 apg) |
Freddie L. Boyd (June 13, 1950 – October 8, 2023) was an American National Basketball Association (NBA) player whose career lasted from 1972–1978.
He played in college for Oregon State University, and was drafted in the first round (5th pick overall) of the 1972 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Boyd played in 327 career games over six seasons for the 76ers and the New Orleans Jazz.
Following his playing career, Boyd became a coach at the high school and junior high level. He also served as an assistant coach for his alma mater from 1987 to 1992. Boyd died on October 8, 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Fred Boyd para niños
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