Bob Pelkington
Personal information | |
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Born | Akron, Ohio | September 6, 1941
Died | January 31, 2016 Fort Wayne, Indiana | (aged 74)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Central Catholic (Fort Wayne, Indiana) |
College | Xavier (1961–1964) |
NBA draft | 1964 / Round: 8 / Pick: 65th overall |
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
Position | Center |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert V. Pelkington Sr. (September 6, 1941 – January 31, 2016) was an American basketball player for Xavier University from 1960 to 1964.
Pelkington was one of the best rebounders of his era. During his senior year, he led the nation in rebounds per game at 21.8.[1] His 16.6 career average[2] is still the highest in school history.[3]
He died on January 31, 2016 at the age of 74.[4]
References[]
- ^ "2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). 2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Media Guide. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2009. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ Jones, Todd (17 January 1996). "The Best of Xavier and UC: Dream Teams Byron Larkin Greatest of Musketeers". highbeam.com. The Cincinnati Post. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ "Luther Rackley Profile". goxavier.com. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
- ^ Robert (Bob) V. Pelkington, Sr.
Categories:
- 1941 births
- 2016 deaths
- American men's basketball players
- Centers (basketball)
- Philadelphia 76ers draft picks
- Basketball players from Akron, Ohio
- Basketball players from Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Xavier Musketeers men's basketball players