| Johnny Baum | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 5 |
| Weight Lb: | 200 |
| Birth Date: | 17 June 1946 |
| Birth Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | West Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| College: | |
| Draft Year: | 1969 |
| Draft Round: | 2 |
| Draft Pick: | 23 |
| Draft Team: | Chicago Bulls |
| Career Start: | 1969 |
| Career End: | 1978 |
| Career Position: | Small forward |
| Career Number: | 9, 14, 20, 15, 22 |
| Years1: | – |
| Team1: | Chicago Bulls |
| Years2: | 1971–1973 |
| Team2: | New York Nets |
| Years3: | 1973–1974 |
| Team3: | Memphis Tams |
| Years4: | 1974 |
| Team4: | Indiana Pacers |
| Years5: | 1974–1976 |
| Team5: | Hazleton Bullets |
| Years6: | 1976–1978 |
| Team6: | Allentown Jets |
| Stats League: | NBA and ABA |
| Stat1label: | Points |
| Stat1value: | 1,498 (6.1 ppg) |
| Stat2label: | Rebounds |
| Stat2value: | 666 (2.7 rpg) |
| Stat3label: | Assists |
| Stat3value: | 141 (0.6 apg) |
John "Jumpin' Johnny" Baum (born June 17, 1946) is a retired American basketball player. Born in Philadelphia, he played collegiately for Temple University.[1] [2]
A and 200 lb (91 kg) forward, he was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 15th round (187th pick overall) of the 1968 NBA draft and by the Chicago Bulls in the second round (23rd pick overall) of the 1969 NBA draft.
He played for the Chicago Bulls (1969–71) in the NBA and for the New York Nets (1971–73),[3] Memphis Tams and Indiana Pacers (1973–74) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for 244 games.[4]