Remember the ABA: Ron Boone (original) (raw)

Ron Boone

Nicknames: "Booner," "The Ironman," "Chief"

Ht. 6-2
Wt. 200
College - Idaho State
ABA Teams: Dallas (1968-69 to 1969-70), Utah (1970-71 to 1975-76), St. Louis (1975-76)

Member of ABA All-Rookie Team in 1968-69; 2 Time Member of ABA All-Pro Team; 4 Time ABA All-Star; Member of 1970-71 Utah Stars ABA Championship Team; Hit 32 free throws in a row to tie ABA record; Known as the "Ironman of the ABA"

From Jim O'Brien's 1972-73 Complete Handbook of Pro Basketball:

An exciting performer with great moves. Very strong and quick . . . Drives a bright orange Eldorado Cadillac which is symbolic of his life style - on and off the court - fantastic jumping ability enables him to swing from frontline to backcourt without costing team . . . Follows shots and puts in a lot of his own rebounds . . . Came to Stars in same trade that brought Glen Combs . . . Has challenged Artis Gilmore again and again, driving right at him . . . "Either he's got a lot of guts," said one ABA coach, "or he just doesn't know any better." . . . Can be hurt by a big forward, but almost always is too quick for his forward opponent . . . Fine outside shooter, but is streaky . . . After free-wheeling days in Dallas, he had to adjust to Bill Sharman's attack which stressed hitting open man . . . At first, he forced shots, but quickly developed into team player . . . Hasn't missed a game so far in any of his ABA seasons . . . One of top rookies in ABA in 1968-69 - jumped into starting lineup for Chaps averaged 18.9 points . . . Still holds Dallas club record for 32 straight free throws made, 14 field goals in one half, and a 24-point quarter . . . A scrapper, he lost a TKO decision to Pittsburgh's John Brisker in 1970. Fought Cincy Powell in 1971 Playoffs. He's been in a few other scraps, too