Ron Franz

Ronald Stephen Franz (born October 20, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player.

Ron Franz
Personal information
Born (1945-10-20) October 20, 1945
Kansas City, Kansas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolBishop Ward (Kansas City, Kansas)
CollegeKansas (1964–1967)
NBA draft1967 / Round: 4 / Pick: 33rd overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Playing career1967–1975
PositionSmall forward
Number11, 15
Career history
1967–1968Oakland Oaks
1968–1970New Orleans Buccaneers
1970–1972Floridians
1972Memphis Tams
1973Dallas Chaparrals
1975Swiss Alpines
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Career

Franz played collegiately for the University of Kansas between 1963 and 1967. During the 1966-67 season, he served as team captain under coach Ted Owens.[1]

He was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the fourth round (33rd overall) of the 1967 NBA Draft. He instead spent six seasons in the rival American Basketball Association (ABA). Playing for the Oakland Oaks during the 1967–68 season,[2] the New Orleans Buccaneers between 1968 and 1970,[3] the Floridians between 1970 and 1972,[4] and both the Memphis Tams,[5] and Dallas Chaparrals during the 1972–73 season,[6] he averaged 11.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game over the course of his ABA career.

He played for the Swiss Alpines of the European Professional Basketball League during its only season in 1975.[7]

References
  1. "Kansas Men's Basketball Media Guide". KUathletics.com. 2008. Retrieved September 18, 2009.
  2. "Muskies gain tie for lead". The Free Lance–Star. (AP). November 24, 1967. Retrieved November 26, 2017 – via news.Google.com.
  3. "Bucs beat Caps, keep hope alive". The Free Lance–Star. (AP). April 3, 1970. Retrieved November 26, 2017 – via news.Google.com.
  4. Stuart, Del (August 6, 1971). "Franz expects contract feud to end soon". Boca Raton News. Retrieved November 26, 2017 – via news.Google.com.
  5. "Billy Cunningham sustains Cougars". Daily Record (Washington). (UPI). October 19, 1972. Retrieved November 26, 2017 – via news.Google.com.
  6. "Chaps sign Franz". The Spokesman-Review. (AP). January 3, 1973. Retrieved November 26, 2017 – via news.Google.com.
  7. "Swiss Alpines contre Iberia Superstars" [Swiss Alpines against Iberia Superstars] (PDF). Le Confédéré (in French). March 21, 1975. Retrieved November 26, 2017 – via RERO.ch.
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