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Athlete
Zelmo Beaty
Famoose for
Leading the Utah Stars to the 1971 ABA championship
ABA title and playoff MVP
- Born
- 25 October 1939
- Birthplace
- Hillister
- Died
- 2013
More people
Zelmo Beaty
Zelmo Beaty was an American basketball centre who played in both the NBA and ABA. His rebounding and scoring helped the Utah Stars win their 1971 title.
Early life
Texas schooling
Grew up in Hillister and played at the segregated Scott High School before attending Prairie View A&M.
Career
- 1962
NBA draft
Selected third overall by the St. Louis Hawks.
- 1970
Utah Stars
Began playing in the ABA.
- 2016
Hall of Fame
Was inducted posthumously.
Achievements
ABA title and playoff MVP
Scored 36 points and collected 16 rebounds in the decisive seventh game.
Beyond sport
After basketball
Worked in financial planning and as a substitute physical-education teacher in Seattle.
Sources & photo credit
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