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 American professional basketball player. He was known for playing as a forward.
Mel Bennett played for teams in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). He grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and played basketball in high school and college there.
Today, he works as an aide at Ocean City Intermediate School in Ocean City, New Jersey. He's known for giving students snacks as prizes for answering his trivia questions. In 2015, students even voted for him to dress up as a turkey for Thanksgiving!
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Mel Bennett's Basketball Journey
Mel Bennett started his professional basketball career in 1975. He played as a power forward, a position where players are strong and good at getting rebounds.
Playing in the ABA
His first professional team was the Virginia Squires in the ABA. He played for them during the 1975–1976 season. The ABA was a professional basketball league that later merged with the NBA.
Moving to the NBA
After the ABA, Mel Bennett joined the National Basketball Association. He played for several NBA teams. From 1976 to 1978, he was with the Indiana Pacers.
Later, he played for the Utah Jazz during the 1980–1981 season. His last NBA team was the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1981–1982 season. Over his career, he scored 1,402 points and grabbed 952 rebounds.
Life After Basketball
After his professional basketball career ended in 1982, Mel Bennett found a new way to help young people. He now works in a school setting.
Helping Students in Ocean City
Mel Bennett is an aide at Ocean City Intermediate School. He helps students and makes learning fun. He often asks trivia questions and gives out snacks as rewards. This shows his friendly and engaging personality.
External links
- Databasebasketball's entry on Mel Bennett
See also
In Spanish: Mel Bennett para niños
