Robert V. Pelkington Sr. (September 6, 1941 – January 31, 2016) was an American basketball player for Xavier University from 1960 to 1964.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 6, 1941 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 2016 (aged 74) Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| 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: 8th round, 65th overall pick |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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
edit- ^ "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.