Houston Rockets examine jersey history of Bud Acton who wore No. 24
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Houston Rockets have chronicled the history of their jersey numbers, focusing on Bud Acton, who wore No. 24 during the 1968 season. Acton, initially unselected in the 1966 NBA Draft, played all 23 games of his NBA career with the Rockets, averaging 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. The team has had a total of 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since its establishment in 1967. Currently, seven Rockets jerseys are retired to honor notable players. This analysis is part of an ongoing series detailing the legacy of Rockets players and their respective jersey numbers.
- •Bud Acton played for the Houston Rockets in 1968 wearing No. 24.
- •Acton averaged 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
- •The Rockets have had 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players.
- •Seven jerseys have been retired to honor great players.
- •The coverage is part of a series on Rockets jersey history.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 24 - Bud Acton (1968)
"During his time suiting up for the Houston Rockets, Acton wore only jersey No. 24 and put up 3.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
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