Age, Biography and Wiki
Don Ford was born on 31 December, 1952 in Santa Barbara, California, U.S., is an American basketball player, power forward. Discover Don Ford's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
31 December 1952 |
| Birthday |
31 December |
| Birthplace |
Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 71 years old group.
Don Ford Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Don Ford height is 6′ 9″ .
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6′ 9″ |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Don Ford Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Don Ford worth at the age of 71 years old? Don Ford’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Don Ford's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Don Ford Social Network
Timeline
Donald J. Ford (born December 31, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player who was a power forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers.
He also was a member of the Auxilium Torino in Europe.
He played college basketball at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Ford attended Santa Barbara High School.
He was a teammate of future NBA player Keith Wilkes (later Jamaal Wilkes).
He enrolled at Santa Barbara City College.
As a freshman in the 1971–1972 season, he contributed to a 26–6 record and a Western State Conference Championship.
He averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds per game, including 3 contests with 29 points.
He received first-team All-American honors by the California Junior College Federation.
He transferred to the University of New Mexico after his freshman season.
As a sophomore, he was a backup, posting 6.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest.
He transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara at the end of his sophomore season.
As a junior, he sat out the season because of the NCAA's transfer rules.
As a senior, he averaged 19.6 points (led the team), 8.4 rebounds (led the team) and 2.5 assists (second on the team).
Ford was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 6th round (92nd overall) of the 1975 NBA draft.
He spent four-and-a-half seasons with the team and was mostly known for his defense, while averaging 6.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
On February 15, 1980, he was traded along with a 1980 1st round draft pick (#22-Chad Kinch) to the Cleveland Cavaliers, in exchange for Butch Lee and a 1982 1st round draft pick (#1-James Worthy).
On January 19, 1982, he was waived after being passed on the depth chart by Keith Herron.
He played in 474 games, averaging 6.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
In 1982, he signed with the Auxilium Torino in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A.
In 1989, he was named assistant coach and director of community relations to the Santa Barbara Islanders of the Continental Basketball Association.
Ford was married to Patti Tate, sister of actress Sharon Tate.
He currently lives in Santa Barbara where he works as a real estate agent, as well as serving as color commentator on UCSB basketball radio broadcasts.
