Ernie Beck
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| Position | Small forward |
| Height / weight | 1.93 m / 86 kg |
| Born | 11 Dec 1931 (93 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
Ernie Beck was an American professional basketball player who played seven years in the National Basketball Association for the Philadelphia Warriors, St. Louis Hawks, and Syracuse Nationals.
He also played in the Eastern Professional Basketball League.
Player Profile
Ernest Joseph Beck was born on December 11, 1931, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.He stood 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 190 pounds during his playing days. Beck died on December 12, 2024, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, at the age of 93.
High School and College Career
Beck attended West Philadelphia Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He played college basketball at the University of Pennsylvania from 1950 to 1953.He was a consensus first-team All-American in 1953 and led the NCAA in rebounding in 1951.
Professional Career
Beck was selected as a territorial pick by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1953 NBA Draft.He played for the Warriors from 1953 to 1954, then briefly for the Lancaster Red Roses in 1954 before returning to the Warriors from 1955 to 1960. Beck played for the St. Louis Hawks and Syracuse Nationals in 1961, and for the Sunbury Mercuries in the Eastern Professional Basketball League from 1961 to 1964.
He was selected to the All-EPBL Second Team in 1963 and served as Head Coach of the Mercuries during the 1963–64 season.
Career Highlights
- 1951 – NCAA rebounding leader
- 1953 – Consensus first-team All-American
- 1956 – NBA champion
- 1963 – All-EPBL Second Team
Ernie Beck FAQ
Where was Ernie Beck from?
Ernie Beck was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
How many NBA teams did Ernie Beck play for?
He played for three NBA teams: the Philadelphia Warriors, St. Louis Hawks, and Syracuse Nationals.
What was Ernie Beck’s most significant achievement?
Ernie Beck’s most significant achievement was winning the NBA championship with the Philadelphia Warriors in 1956.
What did Ernie Beck do after basketball?
After basketball, Ernie Beck played and coached in the Eastern Professional Basketball League. Further details about his post-basketball life are not widely publicized.