What is John Battle's full name?

John Sidney Battle

John Battle nickname(s):

Cricket, Pickle, J.B.

John Battle date of birth:

November 9, 1962

How old is John Battle?

62

Where was John Battle born?

Washington, District of Columbia

How tall is John Battle?

6' 2" (188 cm)

How much does John Battle weigh?

175 lbs (79.4 kg)

John Battle body shape:

Slim

What color are John Battle's eyes?

Brown - Dark

What color is John Battle's hair?

Black

What is John Battle's ethnicity?

Black

What is John Battle nationality?

American

Where did John Battle go to school?

McKinley in Washington, District of Columbia

Where did John Battle go to university?

Rutgers University

What is John Battle's occupation?

Basketball player

John Battle claim to fame:

spent 10 seasons (1985-1995) in the NBA, playing mainly as a reserve for the Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He ended his career with 5, 338 points.

Short Biography

John Sidney Battle (born November 9, 1962) is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6' 2" (1.88 m) guard from Rutgers University, Battle was selected in the fourth round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He spent 10 seasons (1985–1995) in the NBA, playing mainly as a reserve for the Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, while suffering from type B hepatitis. He ended his career with 5, 338 points. Battle had three nicknames: "J.B., " "Cricket, " and "Pickle." Battle is married to R&B singer/recording artist Regina Belle.