Bob Boozer
Basketball player with Chicago Bulls
Born
1937
88 years ago
Died
May 19th, 2012
13 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished basketball player, played for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Received two All-Star selections during a professional career that spanned from 1960 to 1972. Played college basketball at the University of Wyoming before being selected in the draft. Contributed to team success and individual accolades throughout career, establishing a reputation as a strong forward.
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 1966 and 1967
Won an Olympic gold medal with USA in 1964
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