Marvin Barnes (born July 27 1952, in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'8" forward from Providence College, Barnes (nicknamed "Bad News") played in the American Basketball Association from 1974 to 1976 and in the National Basketball Association from 1976 to 1980. He had his most success in the ABA, where he starred for the Spirits of St. Louis and was named Rookie of the Year for the 1974-75 season. Wikipedia
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11-Apr-2005 Indianapolis, IN -- The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that the second division to be named after one of the original ABA superstars will be named the Marvin Barnes Division. www.abalive.com/news/releases/?newsid=2005041106001
