About Johnny Baum
Born 1946. Johnny Baum is an American basketball player.
John "Jumpin' Johnny" Baum (born June 17, 1946) is an American former basketball player. Born in Philadelphia, he played collegiately for Temple University.
A and 200 lb (91 kg) forward, he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 15th round (187th pick overall) of the 1968 NBA draft and by the Chicago Bulls in the second round (23rd pick overall) of the 1969 NBA draft.
He played for the Chicago Bulls (1969–71) in the NBA and for the New York Nets (1971–73), Memphis Tams and Indiana Pacers (1973–74) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for 244 games.
Baum played in the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) for the Hazleton Bullets, Syracuse Centennials and Allentown Jets from 1974 to 1978. He was selected to the All-EBA First Team in 1976.
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Who is Johnny Baum?
American basketball player
When was Johnny Baum born?
Johnny Baum was born on 17 June 1946 in Philadelphia.
What is Johnny Baum's occupation?
Johnny Baum is a basketball player.
What nationality is Johnny Baum?
Johnny Baum is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Baum. https://biography.guide/johnny-baum/
MLA: "Johnny Baum." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-baum/.
Chicago: "Johnny Baum." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-baum/.
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