Dick Bavetta
Dick Bavetta was born December 10, 1939 and is currently a referee in the NBA. He has never missed an assigned game in 32 seasons of action. He has worked 2,200+ regular season games, 230+ play-off games and 24 NBA Finals games. He currently holds the record for most games officiated and most foot races against overweight, out-of-shape, Hall of Fame forwards. Despite dying 3 years ago, Bavetta continues to officiate games, which is a testament to his durability.
BONUS: Video of Bavetta challenging Charles Barkley in a foot race.
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My name is Justin Marrero. I am the Son of linette Stanchich. My mom use to tell me stories about how she loved spending time with you. For her 10th birthday, Patrick Ewing gave her 5 dollars in a card, She was so happy and greatful. Richard \”Dick\” Bavetta if you can please contact my mother because she really misses you. I\’m trying to suprise her because she always told me how much of a great man you are and how close you were to my grandfather.
Sincerly, Justin Marrero
P.S. Her job # Is 7185220300 & cell is 3476833842 Thank you Mr. Bavetta !
Dick,
I’m an JUCO basketball official that lives in the Ocala, FL area. I’d love to pick your brain a bit if I could….
Article ends by stating ” despite dying 3 years ago, Bavetta continues to officiate games, which is a testament to his durability”!!! Yeah, it certainly WOULD be!! Don’t know anyone who could officiate 3 years after they were dead!!! Hello!! Does anyone proofread this stuff before posting it.?
DICK BAVETTA,
I WORKED FOR TWA.
LOST YOUR CONTACT NUMBER
PLEASE E MAIL ME.
THANK YOU,
MARTY
I met Mr Bavetta in Memphis, Tn about 10 years ago. He was very nice person. I told him that I was a season ticket holder for the Grizzlies and he asked me where was by seats. I told him where we sat, (not thinking to about it) Mr Bavetta called me to the floor under the basket and gave me a signed trading card of him! That inspired me to begin officiating basketball and I have become quite good am told… Thanks Mr Bavetta for the inspiration!!!!