Ron Bonham
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| Position | Small forward |
| Height / weight | 1.96 m / 87 kg |
| Born | 31 May 1942 (73 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
Ronald D. Bonham was an American professional basketball player who had a successful college career and won two NBA Championships with the Boston Celtics. He has played his entire basketball career in the National Basketball Association.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Ronald D. Bonham was born on May 31, 1942, in Muncie, Indiana, USA. He stood 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighed 192 pounds during his playing career.He played as a small forward and shooting guard, wearing jersey numbers 21 and 30 during his professional career.
Bonham passed away on April 16, 2016, in Muncie, Indiana, at the age of 73 due to liver cancer.
High School and College Career
Bonham attended Muncie Central High School in Muncie, Indiana, where he was named Indiana Mr. Basketball and a First-team Parade All-American in 1960.He then played college basketball for the University of Cincinnati from 1961 to 1964.
At Cincinnati, Bonham won an NCAA championship in 1962 and was named a Consensus first-team All-American in 1963 and a Consensus second-team All-American in 1964.
Professional Career
Bonham was selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round (16th overall) of the 1964 NBA Draft.He played two seasons with the Celtics from 1964 to 1966, winning NBA Championships in both years.
After a year away from professional basketball, Bonham joined the Indiana Pacers of the ABA for the 1967-1968 season, which would be his final year as a professional player.
Post-Basketball Career
Following his basketball career, Bonham served as the City of Muncie assistant parks superintendent and chief caretaker of Prairie Creek Park in Indiana for 38 years until 2011.He also served three terms as a Delaware County, Indiana Commissioner.
Career Highlights:
- 1960 - Indiana Mr. Basketball
- 1962 - NCAA champion (Cincinnati)
- 1963 - Consensus first-team All-American
- 1964 - Consensus second-team All-American
- 1965, 1966 - NBA champion (Boston Celtics)
- 1986 - Inducted into the University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame
- 1991 - Inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
Trophies and Awards
Ron Bonham FAQ
What championships did Ron Bonham win?
Ron Bonham won an NCAA championship with Cincinnati in 1962 and two NBA championships with the Boston Celtics in 1965 and 1966.
What was Ron Bonham's most significant college achievement?
Ron Bonham's most significant college achievement was being named a Consensus first-team All-American in 1963 while playing for the University of Cincinnati.
What did Ron Bonham do after his basketball career?
After his basketball career, Ron Bonham served as the City of Muncie assistant parks superintendent and a Delaware County commissioner in Indiana.