Robert V. Pelkington Sr. (September 6, 1941 – January 31, 2016) was an American basketball player for Xavier University from 1960 to 1964.
| Personal information | |
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| Born | (1941-09-06)September 6, 1941 Akron, Ohio |
| Died | January 31, 2016(2016-01-31) (aged 74) Fort Wayne, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central Catholic (Fort Wayne, Indiana) |
| College | Xavier (1961–1964) |
| NBA draft | 1964 / Round: 8 / Pick: 65th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Pelkington was one of the best rebounders of his era. During his senior year, he led the nation in rebounds per game at 21.8.[1] His 16.6 career average[2] is still the highest in school history.[3]
He died on January 31, 2016 at the age of 74.[4]
NCAA Division I men's basketball season rebounding leaders | |
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