Bobby Wilson (basketball, born 1951)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1951 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Shortridge (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1974: 3rd round, 52nd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Chicago Bulls |
| Playing career | 1974–1986 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 34, 42, 7 |
| Coaching career | 1979–1981 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1974–1976 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1977 | Boston Celtics |
| 1977 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1978 | Kentucky Stallions |
| 1979–1981 | Hawaii / Billings Volcanos |
| 1984–1985 | Fortitudo Bologna |
| 1985–1986 | Grenoble |
Coaching | |
| 1979–1981 | Hawaii / Billings Volcanos |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Robert E. Wilson (born January 15, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player. He played four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wilson attended Wichita State University and Pasadena Community College and was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 16th pick of the 3rd round in the 1974 NBA draft. He was also drafted by the Memphis Tams in the 1974 ABA Draft.[1]
Wilson played for the Hawaii / Billings Volcanos in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1979 to 1981.[2] He was selected as the CBA Newcomer of the Year and named to the All-CBA Second Team in 1980.[2] Wilson also served as head coach for a combined 37 games across the two seasons and accumulated a 16–21 record.[3]
