| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 6, 1941 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 2016 (aged 74) Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| 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: 8th round, 65th overall pick |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Robert V. Pelkington Sr. (September 6, 1941 – January 31, 2016) was an American basketball player for Xavier University from 1960 to 1964.
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]
References
- ^ "2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). 2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Media Guide. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2009. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ Jones, Todd (17 January 1996). "The Best of Xavier and UC: Dream Teams Byron Larkin Greatest of Musketeers". highbeam.com. The Cincinnati Post. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ "Luther Rackley Profile". goxavier.com. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
- ^ Robert (Bob) V. Pelkington, Sr.