Houston Rockets highlight jersey history of John Barnhill, No. 30
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Houston Rockets are exploring their jersey history as they focus on former player John Barnhill, who wore jersey No. 30 during the 1967-68 season. Barnhill, selected 79th overall in the 1959 NBA Draft, played for several teams before joining the Rockets in the expansion draft. He averaged 9.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game while with the franchise. The team's history includes over 52 different jersey numbers worn by nearly 500 players since its inception. Barnhill's contributions are recognized as part of the larger narrative of Rockets legends.
- •John Barnhill played for the Houston Rockets in the 1967-68 season.
- •He wore jersey No. 30 and averaged 9.9 points per game.
- •Barnhill was drafted by the Rockets in the 1967 NBA expansion draft.
- •The Rockets have featured over 52 different jersey numbers since their founding.
- •This series will cover all significant jersey numbers in Rockets history.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets jersey history No. 30 - John Barnhill (1967-68)
"During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Barnhill wore only jersey No. 30 and put up 9.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
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