John Beckman
Encyclopedia
John Beckman was an early professional basketball
player.
During his 27 years lasting pro career (1914–41) he was known as the "Babe Ruth
of basketball". He is mostly known for his time with the Original Celtics
(1918/19, 1921–27, 1929).
He was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1973.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
During his 27 years lasting pro career (1914–41) he was known as the "Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth
George Herman Ruth, Jr. , best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935...
of basketball". He is mostly known for his time with the Original Celtics
Original Celtics
The Original Celtics were a barnstorming professional basketball team in the 1920s. There is no relation to the modern Boston Celtics. The Original Celtics are often credited with extending the reach of basketball across America and for establishing the importance of aggressive defensive play...
(1918/19, 1921–27, 1929).
He was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1973.