Art Becker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Art Becker

American basketball player-coach

Date of Birth: 12-Jan-1942

Place of Birth: Akron, Ohio, United States

Profession: basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Arthur C.
Becker (born January 12, 1942) is an American retired professional basketball player born in Akron, Ohio. A 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) forward from Arizona State University, Becker played six seasons (1967–1973) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a member of the Houston Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Denver Rockets, Dallas Chaparrals, and New York Nets.
He averaged 12.5 points per game over the course of his career and appeared in two ABA All-Star Games. Since 2005, Becker has served as president of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
He served two stints (1974–1981; 1993–1996) as men's head basketball coach at Scottsdale Community College and coached men's tennis at Scottsdale from 1981 to 1983.