Butch Beard G
Full Name: Alfred Beard
Born: May 4, 1947 (77 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Hardinsburg, Kentucky
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-3 (191cm) Weight: 185 (84kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1969 NBA Draft
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 10, Atlanta Hawks
Pre-Draft Team: Louisville (Sr)
High School: Breckinridge County High School [Harned, Kentucky]
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Butch Beard Player Profile
NBA Career
9 Years Of Service - NBA Champion, All-Star
NBA Regular Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | ATL | 72 | - | 13.1 | 6.96 | 2.54 | 5.44 | .467 | - | - | - | 1.88 | 2.26 | .828 | - | - | 1.94 | 1.68 | - | - | - | 1.72 |
| 1971-72 ☆ | CLE | 68 | - | 35.8 | 15.41 | 5.79 | 12.49 | .464 | - | - | - | 3.82 | 5.03 | .760 | - | - | 4.06 | 6.71 | - | - | - | 3.13 |
| 1972-73 | SEA | 73 | - | 19.2 | 6.60 | 2.62 | 5.96 | .439 | - | - | - | 1.37 | 1.92 | .714 | - | - | 2.38 | 3.38 | - | - | - | 1.90 |
| 1973-74 | GOS | 79 | - | 27.0 | 10.19 | 4.00 | 7.81 | .512 | - | - | - | 2.19 | 2.96 | .739 | 1.72 | 3.20 | 4.92 | 3.80 | 1.33 | 0.11 | - | 3.05 |
| 1974-75 | GOS | 82 | - | 30.7 | 12.78 | 4.98 | 9.43 | .528 | - | - | - | 2.83 | 3.40 | .832 | 1.41 | 2.44 | 3.85 | 4.21 | 1.61 | 0.13 | - | 3.62 |
| 1975-76 * | All Teams | 75 | - | 22.7 | 8.00 | 3.04 | 6.61 | .460 | - | - | - | 1.92 | 2.56 | .750 | 1.37 | 2.76 | 4.13 | 2.91 | 1.08 | 0.11 | - | 2.88 |
| 1975-76 * | NYK | 60 | - | 24.2 | 8.38 | 3.22 | 6.77 | .475 | - | - | - | 1.95 | 2.58 | .755 | 1.48 | 2.97 | 4.45 | 2.88 | 1.18 | 0.10 | - | 3.00 |
| 1975-76 * | CLE | 15 | - | 17.0 | 6.47 | 2.33 | 6.00 | .389 | - | - | - | 1.80 | 2.47 | .730 | 0.93 | 1.93 | 2.87 | 3.00 | 0.67 | 0.13 | - | 2.40 |
| 1976-77 | NYK | 70 | - | 15.5 | 5.30 | 2.11 | 4.19 | .505 | - | - | - | 1.07 | 1.56 | .688 | 0.71 | 1.61 | 2.33 | 2.06 | 0.81 | 0.07 | - | 1.96 |
| 1977-78 | NYK | 79 | - | 25.1 | 9.43 | 3.90 | 7.77 | .502 | - | - | - | 1.63 | 2.03 | .806 | 0.96 | 2.38 | 3.34 | 4.29 | 1.48 | 0.04 | 1.95 | 2.54 |
| 1978-79 | NYK | 7 | - | 12.1 | 3.14 | 1.57 | 3.71 | .423 | - | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 0.14 | 1.29 | 1.43 | 2.71 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.43 | 1.86 |
| CAREER | 605 | - | 23.6 | 9.29 | 3.61 | 7.43 | .487 | - | - | - | 2.06 | 2.68 | .771 | 1.23 | 2.47 | 3.38 | 3.62 | 1.27 | 0.09 | 1.91 | 2.61 |
☆ All-Star Season
NBA Regular Season Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | ATL | 72 | - | 941 | 501 | 183 | 392 | .467 | - | - | - | 135 | 163 | .828 | - | - | 140 | 121 | - | - | - | 124 |
| 1971-72 ☆ | CLE | 68 | - | 2,434 | 1,048 | 394 | 849 | .464 | - | - | - | 260 | 342 | .760 | - | - | 276 | 456 | - | - | - | 213 |
| 1972-73 | SEA | 73 | - | 1,403 | 482 | 191 | 435 | .439 | - | - | - | 100 | 140 | .714 | - | - | 174 | 247 | - | - | - | 139 |
| 1973-74 | GOS | 79 | - | 2,134 | 805 | 316 | 617 | .512 | - | - | - | 173 | 234 | .739 | 136 | 253 | 389 | 300 | 105 | 9 | - | 241 |
| 1974-75 | GOS | 82 | - | 2,521 | 1,048 | 408 | 773 | .528 | - | - | - | 232 | 279 | .832 | 116 | 200 | 316 | 345 | 132 | 11 | - | 297 |
| 1975-76 * | All Teams | 75 | - | 1,704 | 600 | 228 | 496 | .460 | - | - | - | 144 | 192 | .750 | 103 | 207 | 310 | 218 | 81 | 8 | - | 216 |
| 1975-76 * | NYK | 60 | - | 1,449 | 503 | 193 | 406 | .475 | - | - | - | 117 | 155 | .755 | 89 | 178 | 267 | 173 | 71 | 6 | - | 180 |
| 1975-76 * | CLE | 15 | - | 255 | 97 | 35 | 90 | .389 | - | - | - | 27 | 37 | .730 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 45 | 10 | 2 | - | 36 |
| 1976-77 | NYK | 70 | - | 1,082 | 371 | 148 | 293 | .505 | - | - | - | 75 | 109 | .688 | 50 | 113 | 163 | 144 | 57 | 5 | - | 137 |
| 1977-78 | NYK | 79 | - | 1,979 | 745 | 308 | 614 | .502 | - | - | - | 129 | 160 | .806 | 76 | 188 | 264 | 339 | 117 | 3 | 154 | 201 |
| 1978-79 | NYK | 7 | - | 85 | 22 | 11 | 26 | .423 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
| CAREER | 605 | - | 14,283 | 5,622 | 2,187 | 4,495 | .487 | - | - | - | 1,248 | 1,619 | .771 | 482 | 970 | 2,042 | 2,189 | 499 | 36 | 164 | 1,581 |
☆ All-Star Season
NBA Regular Season Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | ATL | 72 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .080 | - | - | 0.42 | 39 | 32 | .549 | 1.70 | 0.50 | 2.20 |
| 1971-72 ☆ | CLE | 68 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .246 | - | - | 0.40 | 19 | 49 | .279 | 3.70 | 2.20 | 5.90 |
| 1972-73 | SEA | 73 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .127 | - | - | 0.32 | 22 | 51 | .301 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| 1973-74 | GOS | 79 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .166 | - | - | 0.38 | 42 | 37 | .532 | 3.70 | 1.90 | 5.60 |
| 1974-75 | GOS | 82 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .203 | - | - | 0.36 | 48 | 34 | .585 | 5.60 | 2.00 | 7.60 |
| 1975-76 * | All Teams | 75 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .141 | - | - | 0.39 | 37 | 38 | .493 | 1.90 | 1.80 | 3.70 |
| 1975-76 * | NYK | 60 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .106 | - | - | 0.38 | 31 | 29 | .517 | 1.80 | 1.50 | 3.30 |
| 1975-76 * | CLE | 15 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .023 | - | - | 0.41 | 6 | 9 | .400 | 0.10 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| 1976-77 | NYK | 70 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .080 | - | - | 0.37 | 33 | 37 | .471 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| 1977-78 | NYK | 79 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .170 | 2.20 | 0.76 | 0.26 | 42 | 37 | .532 | 2.80 | 1.60 | 4.40 |
| 1978-79 | NYK | 7 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .008 | 1.90 | 0.70 | 0.00 | 3 | 4 | .429 | -0.10 | 0.10 | - |
| CAREER | 605 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .121 | 2.18 | 0.76 | 0.36 | 285 | 319 | .472 | 19.30 | 9.80 | 29.20 |
☆ All-Star Season
NBA Regular Season Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | ATL | 72 | - | .540 | .467 | - | - | - | 16.69 | - | - | - | - | 129.51 | - | 1.28 | - | - | 16.13 |
| 1971-72 ☆ | CLE | 68 | - | .524 | .464 | - | - | - | 26.26 | - | - | - | - | 122.43 | - | 1.23 | - | - | 15.78 |
| 1972-73 | SEA | 73 | - | .485 | .439 | - | - | - | 23.95 | - | - | - | - | 115.34 | - | 1.11 | - | - | 13.09 |
| 1973-74 | GOS | 79 | - | .559 | .512 | 6.15 | 10.96 | 8.61 | 17.66 | - | 2.17 | 0.21 | - | 125.15 | - | 1.30 | - | 99.2 | 15.43 |
| 1974-75 | GOS | 82 | - | .585 | .528 | 4.47 | 7.77 | 6.11 | 17.61 | - | 2.34 | 0.23 | - | 135.94 | - | 1.36 | - | 99.8 | 16.05 |
| 1975-76 * | All Teams | 75 | - | .517 | .460 | 6.10 | 12.74 | 9.35 | 17.33 | - | 2.21 | 0.25 | - | 120.97 | - | 1.21 | - | 97.9 | 14.52 |
| 1975-76 * | NYK | 60 | - | .530 | .475 | 6.22 | 12.84 | 9.47 | 16.22 | - | 2.26 | 0.22 | - | 123.02 | - | 1.24 | - | 98.1 | 14.50 |
| 1975-76 * | CLE | 15 | - | .456 | .389 | 5.46 | 12.10 | 8.67 | 23.67 | - | 1.86 | 0.43 | - | 111.86 | - | 1.08 | - | 97.3 | 14.57 |
| 1976-77 | NYK | 70 | - | .544 | .505 | 4.95 | 10.74 | 7.90 | 16.86 | - | 2.35 | 0.24 | - | 119.32 | - | 1.27 | - | 100.2 | 13.37 |
| 1977-78 | NYK | 79 | - | .544 | .502 | 4.04 | 9.64 | 6.89 | 21.47 | 18.37 | 2.59 | 0.08 | 16.04 | 130.79 | 3.54 | 1.21 | 106.0 | 102.7 | 14.66 |
| 1978-79 | NYK | 7 | - | .423 | .423 | 1.26 | 11.46 | 6.34 | 27.95 | 27.78 | 3.77 | - | 16.61 | 42.31 | 3.16 | 0.85 | 82.5 | 102.3 | 9.03 |
| CAREER | 605 | - | .540 | .487 | 5.16 | 10.38 | 7.77 | 20.10 | 18.76 | 2.37 | 0.20 | 16.32 | 125.74 | 4.06 | 1.25 | 105.4 | 100.3 | 15.01 |
☆ All-Star Season
NBA Transactions
| Apr 6, 1969 - The Atlanta Hawks selected Butch Beard in Round 1 with Pick 10 in the 1969 NBA Draft. |
| Sep 1, 1969 - Butch Beard signed a multi-year contract with the Atlanta Hawks. |
| May 11, 1970 - Butch Beard was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Expansion Draft from the Atlanta Hawks. |
| Aug 23, 1972 - Butch Beard was acquired by the Seattle SuperSonics from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade. |
| Jul 25, 1973 - Butch Beard was acquired by the Golden State Warriors from the Seattle SuperSonics in a trade. |
| Jun 4, 1975 - Butch Beard was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Golden State Warriors in a trade. |
| Nov 27, 1975 - The Cleveland Cavaliers placed the contract of Butch Beard on waivers. |
| Dec 1, 1975 - The New York Knicks made a successful waiver claim for the contract of Butch Beard. |
| Oct 30, 1978 - The New York Knicks placed the contract of Butch Beard on waivers. |
| Nov 2, 1978 - Butch Beard, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent. |
NBA Awards & Honors
| NBA Champion - 1975 |
* Since the 1946-1947 season
NBA Playoff Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | ATL | 9 | - | 16.2 | 9.00 | 3.44 | 7.22 | .477 | - | - | - | 2.11 | 2.89 | .731 | - | - | 2.89 | 0.89 | - | - | - | 2.11 |
| 1974-75 | GOS | 17 | - | 26.4 | 9.06 | 3.53 | 8.59 | .411 | - | - | - | 2.00 | 3.12 | .642 | 1.35 | 2.88 | 4.24 | 3.12 | 1.41 | 0.12 | - | 3.76 |
| 1977-78 | NYK | 6 | - | 26.7 | 9.00 | 4.00 | 8.00 | .500 | - | - | - | 1.00 | 1.67 | .600 | 1.17 | 2.33 | 3.50 | 4.50 | 1.67 | 0.33 | 1.83 | 3.67 |
| CAREER | 32 | - | 23.6 | 9.03 | 3.59 | 8.09 | .444 | - | - | - | 1.84 | 2.78 | .663 | 1.30 | 2.74 | 3.72 | 2.75 | 1.48 | 0.17 | 1.83 | 3.28 |
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NBA Playoff Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | ATL | 9 | - | 146 | 81 | 31 | 65 | .477 | - | - | - | 19 | 26 | .731 | - | - | 26 | 8 | - | - | - | 19 |
| 1974-75 | GOS | 17 | - | 448 | 154 | 60 | 146 | .411 | - | - | - | 34 | 53 | .642 | 23 | 49 | 72 | 53 | 24 | 2 | - | 64 |
| 1977-78 | NYK | 6 | - | 160 | 54 | 24 | 48 | .500 | - | - | - | 6 | 10 | .600 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 22 |
| CAREER | 32 | - | 754 | 289 | 115 | 259 | .444 | - | - | - | 59 | 89 | .663 | 30 | 63 | 119 | 88 | 34 | 4 | 11 | 105 |
NBA Playoff Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | ATL | 9 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .093 | - | - | 0.40 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 0.30 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| 1974-75 | GOS | 17 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .162 | - | - | 0.36 | 12 | 5 | .706 | - | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| 1977-78 | NYK | 6 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .181 | 2.45 | 0.91 | 0.21 | 2 | 4 | .333 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| CAREER | 32 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .107 | 2.45 | 0.91 | 0.34 | 18 | 14 | .563 | 0.40 | 0.90 | 1.30 |
NBA Playoff Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | ATL | 9 | - | .530 | .477 | - | - | - | 7.36 | - | - | - | - | 120.77 | - | 1.25 | - | - | 15.34 |
| 1974-75 | GOS | 17 | - | .455 | .411 | 5.10 | 11.38 | 8.17 | 16.40 | - | 2.51 | 0.26 | - | 105.25 | - | 1.05 | - | 93.8 | 12.35 |
| 1977-78 | NYK | 6 | - | .515 | .500 | 4.12 | 9.62 | 6.65 | 20.44 | 17.35 | 2.73 | 0.64 | 14.93 | 110.00 | 4.26 | 1.12 | 102.9 | 107.6 | 13.73 |
| CAREER | 32 | - | .485 | .444 | 4.90 | 11.17 | 7.91 | 16.23 | 17.35 | 2.64 | 0.37 | 14.93 | 110.69 | 5.25 | 1.12 | 102.9 | 96.2 | 13.22 |
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NBA All-Star Weekend Competitions
| Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection - 1972 |
* Since the 1946-1947 season
NBA All-Star Game Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | East | 1 | - | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | .250 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | - | - | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 |
| TOTAL | 1 | - | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | .250 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | - | - | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | |
| AVERAGES | 1 | - | 7.0 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 4.00 | .250 | - | - | - | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.000 | - | - | 1.00 | 0.00 | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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NCAA Career
College: Louisville (1969)
NCAA Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965-66 | DNP | Fr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966-67 | Louisville | So | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967-68 | Louisville | Jr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968-69 | Louisville | Sr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| AP All-American Third Team - 1967 |
| UPI All-American Second Team - 1967 |
| UPI All-American Third Team - 1969 |
High School Basketball Career
Prep/High School: Breckinridge County High School [Harned, Kentucky]
Prep/High School Awards & Honors
| Kentucky Mr. Basketball - 1965 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of Butch Beard?
Butch Beard is 77 years old.
What is the height of Butch Beard?
Butch Beard is 6-3 (191cm) tall.
What is the weight of Butch Beard?
Butch Beard is 185 lbs (84kg).
What is the birthday of Butch Beard?
Butch Beard was born on May 4, 1947.
What position does Butch Beard play?
Butch Beard plays the G position.
What was the pre-draft team of Butch Beard?
Butch Beard was drafted out of Louisville.
What high school did Butch Beard attend?
Butch Beard attended Breckinridge County High School in Harned, Kentucky.
What nationality is Butch Beard?
Butch Beard has a United States nationality.
Where was Butch Beard born?
Butch Beard was born in Hardinsburg, Kentucky.
How many NBA seasons has Butch Beard played?
Butch Beard played 9 seasons in the NBA.
What are the career averages of Butch Beard?
Butch Beard had career averages 9.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.8 steals in 605 games.
What are the career totals of Butch Beard?
Butch Beard had career totals of 5,622 points, 2,042 rebounds, 2,189 assists, 36 blocks, 499 steals in 605 games.
How many teams has Butch Beard been on?
Butch Beard played for 5 NBA teams in his career - Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Seattle SuperSonics.
When was Butch Beard drafted?
Butch Beard was drafted in the 1st round (#11 overall) of the 1969 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
What is Butch Beard's career high in points?
Butch Beard averaged a career high 15.4 points per game in 1971-1972.
What is Butch Beard's career high in rebounds?
Butch Beard averaged a career high 4.9 rebounds per game in 1973-1974.
What is Butch Beard's career high in assists?
Butch Beard averaged a career high 6.7 assists per game in 1971-1972.
What is the career PER of Butch Beard's?
Butch Beard had a career PER of 15.0.
How many championships has Butch Beard won?
Butch Beard has won 1 NBA championships.
How many All-Star teams has Butch Beard been on?
Butch Beard is a 1x All-Star.