Dick Bavetta

Dick Bavetta
Bavetta in March 2013
Born
Richard William Bavetta

(1939-12-10) December 10, 1939
New York City, U.S.
EducationSt. Francis College
SpousePaulette
ChildrenChristine & Michele
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Listed weight156 lb (71 kg)
PositionNBA referee
Officiating career1975–2014
Basketball Hall of Fame

Richard W. Bavetta (born December 10, 1939) is an American retired professional basketball referee for the National Basketball Association (NBA). He debuted in the league in 1975 and never missed an assigned game until 2014, and he holds the league record for most officiated games with 2,635.

His game on April 12, 2013, in Washington was his 2,600th consecutive game as an NBA official.