[17] He received his teaching certificate and, beginning in 1988, for many years he served as an elementary school teacher at Railroad Canyon Elementary School in Lake Elsinore, California. Sorry, there was an error loading the video. All those little books. He was an All-American as a senior in 1975, when he won his second national championship . title game, which was played in his hometown, San Diego. The forward played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. +1 / -0. darkspilver 6 years ago. This site exists to preserve the history of high school sports in Iowa, including the achievements of each of Iowa's current and former high schools, the history of existing and former sports conferences, nicknames, state tournament results, state champions, and more. We had a two-year-old daughter, Crystal. Dwyre was named national editor of the year by the National Press Foundation in 1985 for the papers coverage of the 84 Olympics and winner of the Red Smith Award in 1996 by the Associated Press Sports Editors for sustained excellence in sports journalism. He was drafted in the first round of the 1975 NBA draft with the . His other survivors include his mother, Pat, and siblings Patty Meyers, Mark Meyers, Cathy Meyers, Jeff Meyers, Susan Meyers, Coleen Lindsey and Bobby Meyers. Power Forward David William Meyers (April 21, 1953 - October 9, 2015) was an American basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Because of his personality and skill level, hes one of my favorite teammates. Although Milwaukee won the Midwest Division in his rookie year, 1975-76, it posted just a 38-44 record and was ousted in the first round of the Playoffs. Meyers was so good that he was named the College Player of the Year in 1974, despite playing on a team that featured four future NBA Hall of Famers (Bill Walton Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jamaal Wilkes, and Dennis Johnson). Meyers only played four seasons in the NBA, but he was a very good player He averaged 16.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for his career. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered Anyone can read what you share. Soon after that the basketball season ended, and we returned to California. I tell you what, Linda and I will come to another meeting. And, oh, he just loved that! But . He converted before Meyers. The former things have passed away.. I read that when I was a senior at [Los Angeles] Crenshaw High. By the time Meyers joined the Bruins varsity in 1972, the team had made it six Championships and had embarked on the legendary 88-game winning streak. . Dave Meyers was born in San Diego, California. He spent five years with the Milwaukee . His sole basketball work is done with kids, far away from the big-time hoops world he once inhabited. Still, she frequently brought up religion. Dave Meyers was a 67 forward who played college basketball at UCLA from 1970 to 1974. Not that it was a problem for him. [3], As a sophomore in 197273, Meyers played a backup role on the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team,[4] averaging 4.9 points per game, sixth on the team, and 2.9 rebounds. When I was younger, I was the tag-along.. I immediately fell in love with her. He was 62. In 1976, Meyers was diagnosed with leukemia. In 1975, Smith had already become a Jehovahs Witness during a mass baptism at Dodger Stadium. [11] He posted a then career single-game high of 28 points in just his third NBA game, against the New Orleans Jazz. What we were learning at the time in our religion went against what it took to perform in sports and to be a winner, Smith says. Right, Born: 28 October 2013. Man that must have been one liberal hall or maybe he just Meyers, a 6-foot-8 forward, led U.C.L.A. From his power forward position, he used the backboard on his shots more than most players and became known for those skillful bank shots. Basketball, Jim, takes me away from that. Headquartered in Mumbai, India with global presence in more than 30 countries. Find Dave Meyers stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Thanks for posting this news, although it is sad, it brings back a great memory for me. He wanted to be with his family and watch his children grow up., His teammate at UCLA, Marques Johnson, once referred to Meyers as a gentle, compassionate guy.. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record. Find out more. He wasnt a good-time party guy, either. Dave Meyers was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1975 NBA Draft. After that 75 season, the 6-foot-8 Meyers was named a consensus All-American and became the second pick in the NBA draft. hall so they just looked the other way. Its says in his retirement , he went back to school and He could really play.. His back ached. Celebrities get away with a lot, especially men with money. After five NBA seasons, on April 30, 1980, Meyers made a surprise announcement that he was retiring from basketball to spend more time with his family and devote more time to his Jehovah's Witness faith. Dave Meyers, far right, and Bill Walton playing for U.C.L.A. It was after UCLAs semifinal that Wooden had told his team their game against Kentucky would be his last game as a coach. Dave Meyers was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and played high school basketball at Catholic Memorial High School From there, he played collegiately at the University of Wisconsin Madison from 1972 to 1976. There were, well, not many, but a handful of high-profile conversions to JWs in the run-up to 1975. 1973 UCLA basketball NCAA champions.JPG 851 948; 140 KB My first year out of college, 1975, was a busy one. He was inducted into the UCLA Hall of Fame in 1984 and his number (52) has been retired by the school. "The men's athletics department kind of took me under their wing," Meyers Drysdale said. The forward played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins.He was an All-American as a senior in 1975, when he won his second national championship with UCLA. Dave is currently the president of Joyce Meyer Ministries which is a Christian non-profit organization. [19], UCLA STILL BEST IN THE WEST. Meyers was unselfish, pragmatic and sensible. The NBRPA (National Retired Players Association) expressed its condolences. Fear Jehovah. The 68 Meyers was named a consensus All-American and became the second pick in the NBA draft. Born: August 8, 1959 in York, PA us Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 27th round of the 1980 MLB June Amateur Draft from Temple University (Philadelphia, PA) and the Seattle Mariners in the 13th round of the 1981 MLB June Amateur Draft from Temple University . 0 references. Theyre going to see Brian again, and theyre going to be doing this and that with him!. The funeral was held in the Kingdom Hall. to the 1975 N.C.A.A. Basketball For 3 Year Olds The Perfect Sport? I felt that Jehovah was right there with me, helping me resist those offers involving millions of dollars.Proverbs 3:13-18; Zephaniah 1:18; 1John 2:15-17. Linda and I were very close now. He knew that as a free agent I could make much more money. He missed the next year with a back injury. Abdul-Jabbar had asked to be traded eight months earlier, to New York or L.A., and the Bucks couldnt persuade him to reverse course. The two had spoken often about how incongruent the world of professional basketball was with their faith and the way they wanted to live. The younger Meyers averaged 22.7 points as a senior at Sonora High in La Habra, California. One of those scary science-fiction-type movies. The goal was to compete and win. Shortly after the draft, Meyers was part of a blockbuster trade: He was sent, along with Junior Bridgeman, Brian Winters and Elmore Smith, to the Milwaukee Bucks for Abdul-Jabbar who was already a three-time most valuable player and who is now widely regarded as one of the greatest players in N.B.A. Contents 1 Music videos 1.1 1997 1.2 1998 1.3 1999 1.4 Wikipedia. Two scriptures from the book of Revelation were flashed on the screen. He also has great vision and is an elite passer. You dont see him on TV talking about the old days or read about his post-basketball exploits. Or write about sports? And in that same year he had been baptized as one of Jehovahs Witnesses! Meyers worked as a sales representative for Motorola and took night classes in education at National University. The Bucks sent me a better contract for the next year. in scoring with 18.3 points a game and in rebounding with 7.9 a game in his final season, helping the Bruins to a 28-3 record. I didnt know a lot about him when I got to UCLA, but he was a long, hustling type of player.. Hairy Bikers' star Dave Myers has been pictured in public for the first time since revealing he has cancer. Meyers was a star in UCLA, leading them in scoring at 18.3 points and rebounding at 7.9 in his final season, helping the Bruins to a 28-3 record. We won the division. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Meyers led the team in both scoring and rebounding with 18.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game with a .484 field goal percentage. Listening to Ann speak about her big brother is a fascinating exercise. His kids are in organized sports. Yeah, five page article in the Awake! All rights reserved. He had fantastic hands and was a great rebounder. The 6-8, 215-pound forward would dunk on anybody in pickup games, trade elbows with beefy power forwards who had 30 pounds on him and dive for loose balls. Dave Meyers, the captain of the 1975 UCLA basketball team and No.2 overall pick in the 1975 NBA draft, died Friday. Meyer is quite tall, He stands at an estimated 5 feet 10 inches (Approx 1.77m) with moderate weight.. Dave Meyer Education and Career. Meyers Family name Meaning magistrate , physician , marsh Related names Myers, Myars, Miares . By my senior year in high school, I was 6 5 1/2 tall and weighed 185pounds. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The speaker stood there talking about everybody seeing Brian again. Meyers returned in 1979-80 to average 12.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in helping the Bucks win a division title. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. UCLA had earned its 10th championship in 12 years, erased the bad memory of the previous seasons defeat and sent Wooden into retirement as the ultimate champion. Unfortunately for UCLA, 1973-74 was the season of ended streaks. [1], Meyers died of cancer in Temecula, California, on October 9, 2015, at the age of 62. Meyers played a total of 281 NBA games, averaging 11.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg in 26.6 mpg. [11] On November 15, 1977, he upped his single-game scoring personal best to 32 points, against the Portland Trail Blazers.[14]. More NBA . Then something happened that brought us together. . [1] Bob was a standout basketball player at Marquette University and was the Warriors' captain in 194445. Red-haired Bill Walton, the reigning king of college basketball goes high into the air to bring down a rebound during play against. Sadly, Dave Meyers life was cut short just two years after he graduated from UCLA. 1953 Media in category "Dave Meyers (basketball)" The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. He was an All-Star in 1979, and was one of the leagues leading scorers for a few years. Then came the lost weekend in the Pacific Northwest, when Oregon State and Oregon dumped the Bruins on back-to-back days, ending their run of 50 consecutive Pac-8 victories. He is known for being a Basketball Player. May 22, 1985. It was called The Omen. Learn more about this update. Otherwise, he looked just like any other jw. He was 62. He was 62 . The days NBA scores The Los Angeles Lakers scored 105 points against the Miami Heat, giving them the win. Meyers suffered a serious back injury during his pro career and was pressured by team management to undergo surgery. As I was reading, I was thinking, How come Ive never read this before? By 1980, Meyers was gone. He was sent by the Lakers, along with Junior Bridgeman, Brian Winters and Elmore Smith, to the Milwaukee Bucks for Walt Wesley and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. A year later, in 1979, our son Sean was born. She wasnt there when I did come to, and that made me mad. Id like to read it.. . Join Facebook to connect with David Meyer and others you may know. A ruptured disk in my back kept me from playing basketball. jw Linda jumped out of bed. He could jump out of the gym and had a wingspan that was almost 7 feet. Dave Meyers was a Standout Player in college, but he didnt get much attention from the larger Basketball World He was drafted by the Lakers in the mid-1970s, but never really had a chance to show what he could do on the court. He played four years for Milwaukee after being drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. I was worried about my career. These spiritual activities are a source of happiness to me. During his last years he was part of the elders of the congregation and organized classes and basketball clinics for children. "One of the true warriors in (at)UCLAMBB history has gone on to glory," Johnson wrote on Twitter. Police also concluded that his wife had been killed earlier in the week after discovering her body in their home . As I read those scriptures, I thought, It says that in the Bible? He finished his NBA career with 13,892 points, 4,817 rebounds and 2,502 assists. LTD. | 13,772 followers on LinkedIn. Broadcasting career All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Meyers returned to California, and after a stint in sales for Motorola received his teaching certificate and taught elementary school mostly fourth and sixth grade for more than 30 years, according to LA Times. Meyers moved into the starting lineup as a junior and became a substantial contributor, scoring 11.4 ppg and grabbing 5.7 rpg on a team still dominated by Wilkes and Walton but had room for the energetic power forward. The next morning my surgery was successfully performed. David William Meyers (April 21, 1953 - October 9, 2015) was an American basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He talked trash to the beastliest black guys in the League. The forward played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. With this blessing from Jehovah in view, I considered it no sacrifice at all to set aside my basketball career. Coach [John] Wooden referred to him as a gangly colt, Johnson says. 6265 Bunche Hall Box 951473 University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 90095-1473 Phone: (310) 825-4601 He played with reckless abandon, Johnson says. Proballers ID. latest He was also a great teammate.. It was on to UCLA. He averaged 7.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He was an All-American as a senior in 1975, when he won his second national championship with UCLA. LOS ANGELES - Dave Meyers, the star forward who led UCLA to the 1975 NCAA basketball championship as the lone senior in coach John Wooden's final season and later played for the NBA's . us, High School: Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Facebook Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Instagram Basketball: Schedule Basketball: . Dave Meyer Height. He refused, partly because that surgery went against principles of his Jehovahs Witness religion. Dave Meyers, the star forward who led UCLA to the 1975 NCAA basketball championship as the lone senior and later played for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, died Friday. Meyers was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the fourth overall pick in the 1974 NBA draft. LOS ANGELES (AP) Dave Meyers, the star forward who led UCLA to the 1975 NCAA basketball championship as the lone senior in coach John Wooden's final season and later played for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, died Friday. Former UCLA, Sonora High School star David Meyers dies Posted on October 10, 2015 by Steve Ramirez LOS ANGELES (AP) Dave Meyers, the star forward for Sonora High School who led UCLA to the 1975 NCAA basketball championship as the lone senior in coach John Wooden's final season and later played for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, died Friday. . Six months on the road isolates me from that. [11] On April 10, 1977, he set a new personal best of 31 points against the San Antonio Spurs. Dave Meyers is a basketball star in the making. It was also during the 1977-78 season that I had my greatest year in the NBA. My love for my family and for Jehovahthese are my happinesses now. While Meyers was making a large life change, his basketball career was enduring some trials. He encountered a Bucks team that was struggling to find its identity without Abdul-Jabbar. Meyers played well, but his stats werent overwhelming7.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg in 75-76; 9.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg in 76-77. David William "Dave" Meyers (April 21, 1953 - October 9, 2015) was an American basketball player with the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Dave Meyers (basketball) David William Meyers (April 21, 1953 - October 9, 2015) was an American basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). There was no hand wringing or agonyexcept for his back pain. He died last year, Did anyone here already know about his death? David William Meyers (April 21, 1953 - October 9, 2015) was an American basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Heres this speaker talking about positive things, and Im sitting there thinking: Boy, this is really a nice talk! [6] Meyers recorded 24 points and 11 rebounds in the championship game. 77586. The Bruins did prevail, 92-85, thanks in large part to Meyers 24 points, 11 boards and 3 blocks. Lanier always said that, if he had stayed, the Bucks would have won the championship. There had been one of Jehovahs Witnesses in the NBA, now there would be two, and both on the same team! All-time news archive for Dave Meyers. When Meyers the player was off the court, he was as pleasant and mild as anyone. This has brought back a really good memory for me. Over time, he took it and ran with it.. [7] He won the John Wooden Award as UCLA's Most Valuable Player,[6] and he was a consensus first-team All-American. Seorita by Shawn Mendes (2019), Firework by Katy Perry (2010), bad guy by Billie Eilish (2019), No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande (2018), SICKO MODE by Travis Scott (2018). A lot of people are going to think Im crazy, he said Wednesday night, just hours after his formal press conference. Or he was a superstar in the against North Carolina State in December 1973. David William Meyers was an American basketball player who played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association . UCLA won the Pac-8 title, went 300 and captured the 1973 NCAA championship with an 8766 win over Memphis State. Jim, I interrupted, Im not going to play anymore., What do you mean, youre not going to play anymore? Meyers was just fine with that. Do you have a blog? He was an All-American player at UCLA and played on the 1972 Olympic team. foxsports. He was 62. Meyers, who was born in San Diego in 1953, was one of 11 children of Bob and Pat Meyers. People always remembered Dave as a tenacious player with a big heart, Meyers Drysdale said Friday. He was a two-time All-American and led the Bruins to three straight Final Fours. m/meyerda01. That decision was all I needed! He just wants to live his life and sees no reason to talk about what happened more than 30 years ago. Bill Dwyre was a three-times-weekly sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times from 2006-15. He was a team guythats what he cared about., The Meyers house in La Habra, CA, had a staircase that featured a landing about four steps from the second floor. 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All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. I would fulfill my contract, but I would retire after the 1979-80 season. . I really apologize. I let [Meyers] down when I was a senior, Walton says of the game that he considers the lowest point of his basketball career. Meyers became one of the best players on the Bucks, and helped them reach the playoffs several times. Though the Bruins lacked recognizable names around him, Johnson, Washington, Andre McCarter and Pete Trgovich moved up from the reserve ranks and joined him in a formidable five. Married, short hair, necktie on, really clean-cut looking. He has all the tools to be a great player at the next level. Then something happened in 1974 that got me into a Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses. He ought to be admired for having the guts to live his beliefs.May1, 1980. He was a baptized Witness. As usual, Meyers was underselling himself. Why would someone who put others first be consumed with squeezing every basket and dollar out of a game that he didnt believe really defined him? The forward played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. The last year he was here, we were able to relax. It really scared me. From there, it was 12 more steps to the first. That year our team won the title in our division. He also still holds the record for most points in a game, with 49 against Northwestern in 1975. His parents were Witnesses, but he would have nothing to do with their religion. 2 overall pick in the 1975 NBA Draft. 2 overall pick in the 1975 NBA Draft, died from cancer Friday. The sports editor of the Milwaukee Journal, Bill Dwyre, wrote: The thought of Meyers giving up a potential $500,000 a year for playing basketball so he can go door to door as a Jehovahs Witness is mind boggling. An operation on my knee was scheduled, and when I left for the hospital I took along the New World Translation. He was 62. I got baptized the next year, in August of 1977. Yes. The team went 30-0 and capped the season by beating Memphis 87-66 in the championship game, when Meyers had four points and three rebounds. He was drafted in the first round of the 1975 NBA draft with the second overall pick, and played four years professionally with the Bucks. He is survived by his wife, Linda, whom he married in 1975, and daughter Crystal and son Sean. they really going to want to quit ? [11] Nineteen days later,[11] Meyers, along with Elmore Smith, Junior Bridgeman, and Brian Winters, was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley. Meyers was an incredible athlete. Meyers made the cover of Sports Illustrated after the Bruins won the NCAA title. First, Notre Dame spoiled the 88-game winning string. That night in the hospital I read several chapters but got bored when I got into a long section of genealogies. Sports were the common currency in the Meyers house, and everybody played just about everything, whether it was hoops in the pool, football on the beach or organized sports. Meyers died at his home in Temecula after struggling with cancer for the last year, according to UCLA, which received the news from his younger sister, Ann Meyers . Dave Meyers, who led U.C.L.A. Meyers, a 6-8 power forward, played on the 1973 UCLA squad that won . He averaged 18.3 ppg and 7.9 rpg that year and was a unanimous First-Team All-American. He would get knocked down and get up and get in peoples faces. He was quiet, but he played with great spirit. She kept reassuring me: Dave, you dont have to be afraid of Satan. His family beckoned. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. He was phenomenal on the fastbreak and great on the press. He is a born in and originally Revelation 22:17 says: Let anyone that wishes take lifes water free.As told by David Meyers. She read Matthew 7:13, 14 about the broad way to destruction and the narrow way to life. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He went on to. (David Thompson of North Carolina State was drafted first, by the Atlanta Hawks, although he instead signed with the Virginia Squires of the rival A.B.A.). The next day at practice I told Elmore: Now, Elmore, look. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season. Born David William Meyers, he was one of 11 children. ContentsNBA Youngboys fit is on point hes in great shape!NBA Youngboys fit is on point hes got the perfect body for basketball!NBA Youngboys fit is on point hes got the perfect body for any sport!NBA Youngboys fit is on point hes got the perfect body for any activity!NBA Youngboys fit is, Read More NBA Youngboys Fit is on PointContinue. Playing with sophomores Marques Johnson and Richard Washington, Meyers earned consensus All-America honors. 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