Mel Bennett facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 4, 1955 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Peabody (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Pittsburgh (1974–1975) |
| NBA Draft | 1975 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1975–1982 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1976 | Virginia Squires |
| 1976–1978 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1979–1980 | Hawaii Volcanoes |
| 1980–1981 | Utah Jazz |
| 1981–1982 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,402 |
| Rebounds | 952 |
| Assists | 204 |
Melvin P. Bennett, born on January 4, 1955, is a retired professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a forward for several teams in two major leagues: the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Mel Bennett grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He played basketball at Peabody High School and later for the University of Pittsburgh.
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Basketball Career Highlights
Mel Bennett started his professional basketball journey in 1975. He played for the Virginia Squires in the ABA during the 1975–1976 season.
Playing in the NBA
After the ABA, Mel Bennett joined the NBA. He played for the Indiana Pacers from 1976 to 1978. Later, he also played for the Utah Jazz in 1980–1981 and the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1981–1982. He was known for playing the position of power forward.
Career Statistics
During his time in both the ABA and NBA, Mel Bennett scored a total of 1,402 points. He also grabbed 952 rebounds and made 204 assists.
Life After Basketball
After his basketball career, Mel Bennett began working at Ocean City Intermediate School in Ocean City, New Jersey. He works as an aide, helping students.
He is known for giving students snacks as prizes. Students earn these treats by answering his fun trivia questions. In 2015, the students at the school voted for him to dress up as a turkey for Thanksgiving!
See also
In Spanish: Mel Bennett para niños
