Joe Pace facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 18, 1953 New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| High school | Franklin (Somerset, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Washington Bullets | |
| Pro career | 1976–1981 |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1978 | Washington Bullets |
| 1978–1979 | Baltimore Metros |
| 1979–1981 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joe Pace (born December 18, 1953) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a center in the NBA for the Washington Bullets. He also played in Italy for Scavolini Pesaro.
Joe Pace's Basketball Journey
Joe Pace was born on December 18, 1953. He grew up to become a talented basketball player. He played in college and then professionally.
College Basketball Days
Before turning pro, Joe Pace played college basketball. He attended two different schools. First, he played for Maryland Eastern Shore. Later, he played for Coppin State. His time in college helped him prepare for a career in professional basketball.
Playing Professional Basketball
Joe Pace joined the Washington Bullets in 1976. This team is now known as the Washington Wizards. He helped the Bullets win a major championship. They became the NBA champions in the 1977–78 season. This was a big achievement for Joe and his team.
After his time with the Bullets, Joe Pace played for other teams. In 1978, he signed with the Boston Celtics. However, he left their training camp. Later that year, he joined the Baltimore Metros. This team was part of the Continental Basketball Association. He played 12 games for the Metros. In these games, he averaged 17.6 points, 2.4 blocks, and 8.4 rebounds per game.
From 1979 to 1981, Joe Pace played basketball in Italy. He joined a team called Scavolini Pesaro. Playing overseas gave him a different experience.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Joe Pace faced some challenges. In 2008, he received help from the NBA community. Many people offered him support. Thanks to this help, he was able to find a new home.
See Also
In Spanish: Joe Pace para niños
