Bevo Francis
Francis, circa 1953 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 4, 1932 Hammondsville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 3, 2015 (aged 82) Highlandtown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Irondale (1948) Wellsville (1951) |
| College | Rio Grande (1952–1954) |
| NBA draft | 1956: 3rd round, 23rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Philadelphia Warriors |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 32 |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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Clarence "Bevo" Francis (September 4, 1932 – June 3, 2015) was an American basketball player. Born on his family's farm in Hammondsville, Ohio, he became one of the most prolific scorers in college basketball history during his career at Rio Grande College (now known as the University of Rio Grande), topping over 100 points on two occasions. Standing 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) and known for his shooting touch, Francis held the NCAA record for points scored in a game from 1954 to 2012.