Bob Cunningham (basketball)
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BornApril 22, 1936
New York City, New York, U.S.
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 2006 (aged 70)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
 Cunningham, circa 1957 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 22, 1936 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 20, 2006 (aged 70) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | All Hallows (Bronx, New York) |
| College | North Carolina (1955–1958) |
| NBA draft | 1958: undrafted |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Number | 32 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Robert Cunningham (April 22, 1936 – June 20, 2006) was an American college basketball player.[1] He was one of the five starters on the 1957 national champion North Carolina Tar Heels who was brought by coach Frank McGuire from New York.[2][3] Cunningham was considered the team's best defensive player.[4]
Cunningham died at age 70 in a Savannah, Georgia, hospital after battling both cancer and a heart attack.[5]