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Jim Barnes
American basketball player (1941-2002) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 61
Velvet James Barnes, also known as Jim "Bad News" Barnes, was an American basketball player, who was an Olympic Gold Medalist and the No. 1 overall pick of the 1964 NBA draft. He played college basketball at Texas Western College.
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A typical day, 30 days to 12 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Career 7
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
UTEP Miners men's basketball1962-1964
Washington Wizards
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
Chicago Bulls
New York Knicks
Cameron Aggies men's basketball
Awards
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2002 · aged 61