Gus Johnson (basketball), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gus Johnson (basketball)

American basketball player

Date of Birth: 13-Dec-1938

Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 29-Apr-1987

Profession: basketball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Gus Johnson Jr.
(December 13, 1938 – April 29, 1987) was an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
A 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), 235-pound (107 kg) forward–center, he spent nine seasons with the Baltimore Bullets, and his final season was split between the Phoenix Suns and the Indiana Pacers of the ABA. One of the first forwards to frequently play above the rim, Johnson combined an unusual blend of strength, jumping ability, and speed; he was one of the first dunk shot artists in the NBA.
His nickname "Honeycomb" was given to him by his college coach.
He had a gold star set into one of his front teeth and shattered three backboards during his career.As a member of the Baltimore Bullets, Johnson was voted to the All-Rookie Team for 1963–64, averaging over 17 points and twelve rebounds per game.
He played in five NBA All-Star Games, was named to four All-NBA Second Teams, and was twice named to the All-NBA Defense First Team.
His number 25 jersey was retired by the Baltimore Bullets franchise.
With the Pacers, he was a member of the 1973 ABA championship team. Johnson was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.