Freddie L. Boyd (born June 13, 1950) is a retired American

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(NBA) player whose career lasted from 1972–1978. He played in college for

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, and was drafted in the first round (5th pick overall) of the 1972 NBA draft by the

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. Boyd played in 327 career games over six seasons for the 76ers and the New Orleans Jazz.

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