Bob Boyd
Basketball player and coach
Born
October 1st, 1919
105 years ago
Died
January 14th, 2015
10 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball player and coach with a career spanning several decades. Played for the New York Knicks in the NBA during the 1960s. Transitioned into coaching, leading teams at various levels including collegiate programs. Made significant contributions to the development of players and teams during a prolific coaching career.
Played for New York Knicks in the NBA
Coached various collegiate basketball teams
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