Robert Joseph Smith (born August 20, 1937 - October 24, 2020) was an American professional basketball player and coach.

Bobby Smith

Personal information
Born	(1937-08-20)August 20, 1937 Charleston, West Virginia
Died	October 24, 2020(2020-10-24) (aged 83) Naples, Florida
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Stonewall Jackson (Charleston, West Virginia)
College	West Virginia (1956–1959)
NBA draft	1959 / Round: 3 / Pick: 18th overall
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
Position	Guard
Number	24, 21
Career history
1959–1960, 1961–1962	Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'4" guard from West Virginia University, Smith was drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in the third round of the 1959 NBA Draft and appeared in 13 games with the Lakers over two seasons. He scored 37 points in his career.[1] Smith was head coach for the men's varsity basketball at George C. Marshall High School during the 1960s. Smith returned to West Virginia University (WVU) to serve as assistant coach from 1978 to 1985. He was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.[2]

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