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Born on October 2, 1936 in Gary, Indiana, United States, Dick Barnett is a basketball player and basketball coach. As of 2026, Dick Barnett is 89 years old. Schooling on record includes Theodore Roosevelt High School. The listed height is 193 cm.
My Take
Dick Barnett represents an era of basketball I deeply respect. Rising out of Gary, Indiana to win two NBA titles with the Knicks, he was a sharp-shooting guard remembered for his idiosyncratic style and sly professionalism. What I admire most is the full arc: standout player, then coach, then a life given to the game long after the spotlight dimmed. He passed in 2025, but figures like Barnett are the connective tissue of NBA history, the men who built the foundation today's stars stand on. To me he embodies old-school craft and pride, and that never goes out of style.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dick Barnett
- Name (Japanese)
- ディック・バーネット
- Reading
- でぃっく・ばーねっと
- Born
- October 2, 1936 (age 89)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Gary, Indiana, United States
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- High school
- Theodore Roosevelt High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dick Barnett born?
Born October 2, 1936 (age 89).
Where is Dick Barnett from?
Dick Barnett is from Gary, Indiana, United States.
What does Dick Barnett do?
Dick Barnett works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Dick Barnett?
Dick Barnett is 193 cm.
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