Rick Barry, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Rick Barry

American basketball player

Date of Birth: 28-Mar-1944

Place of Birth: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Profession: basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Richard Francis Dennis Barry III (born March 28, 1944) is an American retired professional basketball player who played in both the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA).
Named one of the 50 Greatest Players in history by the NBA in 1996, Barry is the only player to lead the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), ABA, and NBA in scoring for an individual season.
He was known for his unorthodox but effective underhand free throw shooting technique, and at the time of his retirement in 1980 his .900 free throw percentage ranked first in NBA history.
In 1987, Barry was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
He is the father of former NBA players Brent Barry, Jon Barry, and Drew Barry and current professional player Canyon Barry.