About Fred Boyd
Lived 1950 – 2023 (aged 73). Fred Boyd was an American basketball player.
Freddie L. Boyd (June 13, 1950 – October 8, 2023) was an American National Basketball Association (NBA) player whose career lasted from 1972 to 1978.
Boyd played in college for Oregon State University, and was drafted in the first round (5th pick overall) of the 1972 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Following his playing career, Boyd became a coach at the high school and junior high level. He also served as an assistant coach for his alma mater from 1987 to 1992. Boyd died in Bakersfield, California on October 8, 2023, at the age of 73.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Boyd?
American basketball player (1950–2023)
When was Fred Boyd born?
Fred Boyd was born on 13 June 1950 in Bakersfield.
When did Fred Boyd die?
Fred Boyd died on 8 October 2023 in Bakersfield.
What was Fred Boyd's occupation?
Fred Boyd was a basketball player.
What nationality was Fred Boyd?
Fred Boyd was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Boyd (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Boyd. https://biography.guide/fred-boyd/
MLA: "Fred Boyd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-boyd/.
Chicago: "Fred Boyd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-boyd/.
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