Rick Barry was one of the greatest all-around players of his era and one of the most prolific scorers in basketball history.
A small forward from Roselle Park High School in New Jersey and the University of Miami, Barry is the only player in history to lead the NCAA, ABA and NBA in points per game during a single season.
Playing mostly for the Warriors, the eight-time NBA All-Star had a career scoring average of just under 25 points, while also averaging nearly seven rebounds and five assists during his Hall of Fame career.
One of the most timeless aspects of Barry's impactful career was his signature underhand free throw. Although the style was unorthodox, it was wildly successful as he is considered one of greatest free-throw shooters of all time.
As prolific as Barry was at the free throw line, he had an equally prolific gene pool. All five of his sons (Brent, Jon, Drew, Scooter and Canyon) have played professional basketball.
The elite scorer's accolades stack up with anyone, from his Rookie of the Year award, MVP, league scoring titles and ABA and NBA championships. He was named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary Team and 75th Anniversary Team.
In this exclusive interview with Sports Collectors Digest, Barry discusses being mistaken for Mickey Mantle, having his 1967 All-Star game uniform stolen from his car, his classic 1971-72 Topps rookie card and more.
When was the first time someone asked you for your autograph?
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