Bob Davies

Basketball player and coach for the NBL

Bob Davies - Basketball player and coach for the NBL
Born

January 15th, 1920
105 years ago

Died

1990
35 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Career spanned from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s. Played as a guard and is recognized for significant contributions to the sport. Coached teams after retirement from playing, influencing future generations of players. Achieved remarkable success in both playing and coaching roles. Served in the military during World War II before resuming basketball career.

Played for the Rochester Royals

Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

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