Bob Mulvihill

Robert Francis Mulvihill (March 9, 1924 – May 17, 2016) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Oshkosh All-Stars during the 1948–49 season and averaged 0.9 points per game.[1][3] He also spent a season playing for Torrington in the East Coast League.[2]

Bob Mulvihill
Mulvihill in 1949
Personal information
Born(1924-03-09)March 9, 1924
Washington, D.C.
DiedMay 17, 2016(2016-05-17) (aged 92)
Manasquan, New Jersey
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolGonzaga Prep (Washington, D.C.)
College
  • Fordham (1942–1943, 1946–1948)
  • Rochester (1943–1944)
NBA draft1948 / Undrafted
PositionGuard
Career history
1948–1949Oshkosh All-Stars
1950–1951Torrington

During college, Mulvihill played for Fordham but was interrupted by serving in World War II (during which time he played for the University of Rochester).[2] He finished his collegiate career at Fordham however.[2] Mulvihill eventually moved to Clifton, New Jersey and taught at St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey.[2] He spent 37 years in the school system before retiring.[2]

References

  1. "Bob Mulvihill NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  2. "Bob Mulvihill". Peach Basket Society. July 18, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
  3. "Bob Mulvihill Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
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