John Beasley (basketball)

John Michael Beasley (February 5, 1944 – November 23, 2022) was an American professional basketball player born in Texarkana, Texas.

A 6'9" forward/center from Texas A&M University, Beasley was selected in the fifth round of the 1966 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets.

Beasley never played in the NBA, however, spending most of his career with the rival American Basketball Association.

He was named Most Valuable Player of the 1969 game, following his 19-point and 14 rebound performance for the West squad.

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