Zelmo Beaty Jr.
(Big Z, Z, The Franchise)
Position: Center and Power Forward ▪ Shoots: Right
6-9, 225lb (206cm, 102kg)
Born: October 25, 1939 in Hillister, Texas us
Died: August 27, 2013
College: Prairie View A&M University
High School: Woodville in Woodville, Texas
Draft: St. Louis Hawks, 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 1962 NBA Draft
NBA Debut: October 20, 1962 ▪ ABA Debut: October 14, 1970
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2016 (Full List)
Career Length: 12 years
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