Bob Hubbard
American basketball player
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Robert Cecil Hubbard (December 27, 1922 – August 27, 2011) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Hubbard played in the National Basketball League, Basketball Association of America, New York State Basketball League and American Basketball League in his six-year career. Hubbard played collegiately at Springfield College in Massachusetts and was selected by the Providence Steamrollers in the 1947 BAA draft.
BornDecember 27, 1922
Westfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 2011 (aged 88)
Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 27, 1922 Westfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 2011 (aged 88) Holyoke, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | West Springfield (Springfield, Massachusetts) |
| College | Springfield |
| NBA draft | 1947: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Providence Steamrollers |
| Playing career | 1947–1953 |
| Position | Center / forward |
| Number | 9, 10 |
| Career history | |
| 1947 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| 1947–1949 | Providence Steamrollers |
| 1949 | Glens Falls Commodores |
| 1949–1950 | Hartford Hurricanes |
| 1952–1953 | Pawtucket Slaters |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
BAA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | APG | Assists per game | ||
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | PPG | Points per game | ||
| FT% | Free-throw percentage | Bold | Career high | ||
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947–48 | Providence | 28 | .291 | .692 | 0.4 | 5.4 |
| 1948–49 | Providence | 34 | .185 | .647 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Career | 62 | .249 | .674 | 0.5 | 3.6 | |
