Robert E. Watson (March 22, 1930 – January 31, 2017) was a guard who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Watson was drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks in the 1952 NBA draft.[1] He first played in the NBA with the Minneapolis Lakers in 1954 before being traded back to the Milwaukee Hawks for Lew Hitch.
Personal information | |
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Born | (1930-03-22)March 22, 1930 Central City, Kentucky |
Died | January 31, 2017(2017-01-31) (aged 86) |
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Owensboro (Owensboro, Kentucky) |
College | Kentucky (1949–1952) |
NBA draft | 1952 / Round: 11 / Pick: 92nd overall |
Selected by the Milwaukee Hawks | |
Playing career | 1954–1955 |
Position | Guard |
Number | 12 |
Career history | |
1954–1955 | Minneapolis Lakers |
1955 | Milwaukee Hawks |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 175 |
Rebound | 87 |
Assists | 79 |
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He died on January 31, 2017 at the age of 86.[2]
Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball 1950–51 NCAA champions | |
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