Rick Barry Biography

Richard Francis Dennis Barry III was born on March 28, 1944, and is an American former professional basketball player. Barry ranks among the most prolific scorers and all-around players in basketball history. His career free throw percentage of .880 ranks No. 1 in ABA history, and his .900 percentage was the best of any NBA player at the time of his retirement in 1980. Rick Barry received recognition as a top player in NBA history when he was selected for the league's 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. Barry received over 30 scholarship offers before choosing the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, due to the up-tempo, pro-style system under head coach Bruce Hale. Barry averaged 19.0 points and 14.6 rebounds per game in his first season of eligibility. In 1976, Barry was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame.