Dick Barnett, Knicks' "Fall Back Baby" Legend, Dies
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Dick Barnett, legendary Knicks NBA champion, dead at 88
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Dick Barnett died in his sleep this weekend in a senior living center in Largo , Florida .
Barnett was a three -time All-America at Tennessee State , where he led his teams to three consecutive NAIA national championships.
Barnett spent 14 seasons in the NBA — eight of those with the Knicks — and one in the old American Basketball League .
Barnett 's No. 12 was retired by the team in 1990 .
Barnett was one of the Knicks ' leaders in the '60s and '70s .
The Knicks reached the NBA Finals in 1972 , losing to the Lakers , before beating LA for the title in 1973 .
Barnett authored some 20 books, established a foundation that provides scholarships and internship opportunities for sports management majors.
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