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Vernon Earl Monroe (born November 21, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for two teams, the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks, during his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Both teams have retired Monroe's number.
- 1967–1980
- John Bartram, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Winston-Salem State (1963–1967)
- 1967: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Earl Monroe was a maestro of the hardwood orchestrating a dazzling show in front of thousands of fans every night. His twisting, spinning, faking, double-pump, and dribbling exploits made him a cult hero and earned him the nickname "The Pearl." Under Hall of Fame coach Clarence Gaines, Monroe became a collegiate star of considerable stature at ...
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Sep 13, 2021 · History. Legends profile: Earl Monroe. Nicknamed 'The Pearl', Earl Monroe was an NBA showman who dazzled with his slick dribbling and one-on-one skills. From NBA.com Staff. September 13,...
Jan 4, 2022 · Archive 75: Earl Monroe. Todd Spehr. January 4, 2022 5:53 AM. For Earl Monroe, the genius was in his hips. With the basketball in his hands he could keep defenders at bay, locked to his side; the ...
Nov 24, 2021 · The Athletic NBA 75 Panel points: 240 | Hollinger GOAT Points*: 18.0 Achievements: Rookie of the Year (’68) One-time All-NBA, Four-time All-Star, NBA title (’73), Hall of Fame (’90); NBA at ...
Earl Monroe Bio | StatMuse. PPG. 18.8. RPG. 3.0. APG. 3.9. FG% 46.4. Career. Overview Stats Game Log Splits Bio. Earl Monroe played 13 seasons for the Knicks and Bullets. He averaged 18.8 points, 3.9 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 926 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 4 All-Star games.
Earl Monroe played 13 seasons for the Knicks and Bullets. He averaged 18.8 points, 3.9 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 926 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 4 All-Star games. He won the Rookie of the Year award and 1 NBA championship. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.