Bob Pelkington Explained

Bob Pelkington
Career Position:Center
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:250
Birth Date:6 September 1941
Birth Place:Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Highschool:Central Catholic
(Fort Wayne, Indiana)
College:Xavier (1961–1964)
Draft Year:1964
Draft Round:8
Draft Pick:65
Draft Team:Philadelphia 76ers
Highlights:

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Records . 2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Media Guide . . 2009 . PDF . 15 November 2010.
  2. Web site: Jones . Todd . The Best of Xavier and UC: Dream Teams Byron Larkin Greatest of Musketeers . https://web.archive.org/web/20121105032955/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-72844891.html . dead . 5 November 2012 . . 17 January 1996 . highbeam.com . 15 November 2010.
  3. http://www.goxavier.com/genrel/rackley_luther00.html "Luther Rackley Profile"
  4. http://hosting-24051.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-Bob-V.-Pelkington-103254692 Robert (Bob) V. Pelkington, Sr.