Bill Melchionni Basketball - June 27th, 2022
William P. Melchionni (born October 19, 1944) is an American former National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association player. A three time All-Star, Melchionni is one of only four players to win NBA and ABA championships.
Melchionni became general manager of the Nets for two years after retiring as a player. Due to financial constraints on the Nets, he was forced to sell Erving to the 76ers to fund the Nets fee for joining the NBA in the ABANBA merger. He resigned from the Nets on March 15, 1979.
1966-1968 Philadelphia 76ers
1968-1970 Trenton Colonials
1969-1976 New York Nets
NBA champion (1967)
2× ABA champion (1974, 1976)
3× ABA All-Star (1971-1973)
3× ABA assists leader (1971-1973)
All-ABA First Team (1972)
No. 25 retired by Brooklyn Nets
Sent him 2 cards on 9 Jun and got them back signed on 27 Jun.
Mr Bill Melchionni
720 Bay Tree Cir
Naples, FL 34108 |
