Austin "Red" Robbins (September 30, 1944 – November 18, 2009[1]) was an American basketball player.
![]() Robbins circa 1972 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1944-09-30)September 30, 1944 Leesburg, Florida |
Died | November 18, 2009(2009-11-18) (aged 65) Metairie, Louisiana |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Groveland (Groveland, Florida) |
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NBA draft | 1966 / Round: 6 / Pick: 59th overall |
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
Playing career | 1966–1977 |
Position | Center / Power forward |
Number | 21, 9, 24 |
Career history | |
1966–1967 | Olimpia Milano |
1967–1970 | New Orleans Buccaneers |
1970–1972 | Utah Stars |
1972–1973 | San Diego Conquistadors |
1973–1974 | Kentucky Colonels |
1974–1975 | Virginia Squires |
1975–1976 | Olimpia Milano |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Robbins, a 6'8" forward/center from Leesburg, Florida[2], starred at the University of Tennessee in the 1960s and then played professionally for the American Basketball Association's New Orleans Buccaneers (1967–1970), Utah Stars (1970–1972), San Diego Conquistadors (1972–1973; 1973–1974), Kentucky Colonels (1973; 1974–1975), and Virginia Squires (1975–1976). Robbins was nicknamed for his red hair, as well as his fiery personality, and he gained a reputation as one of the toughest players in the league, grabbing over 6,000 rebounds in his career. Robbins was also a solid offensive contributor with above-average shooting range, and in Game 7 of the 1971 ABA Western Division playoffs, he made 11 out of 12 field goals to lead the Utah Stars to a 108–101 victory en route to the league title.
Robbins died in Metairie, Louisiana on November 18, 2009, aged 65, after a long battle with cancer.[1]
Utah Stars 1970–71 ABA champions | |
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Cinzano Milano 1975–76 FIBA European Cup Winners' Cup champions | |
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