Bob Peterson (basketball)

Robert Peterson (January 25, 1932 – July 30, 2011) was an American basketball player. He played three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), from 1953 to 1956.

Bob Peterson
Peterson as a senior at Oregon.
Personal information
Born(1932-01-25)January 25, 1932
Menlo Park, California
DiedJuly 30, 2011(2011-07-30) (aged 79)
San Jose, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolSequoia (Redwood City, California)
College
NBA draft1953 / Round: 3 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
PositionPower forward / Small forward
Number19, 9
Career history
1953Baltimore Bullets
1953Milwaukee Hawks
19541956New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Peterson, a 6'5" forward from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California, played collegiately for San Mateo Junior College and the University of Oregon.[1]

Following his college career, Peterson was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1953 NBA draft. He split his rookie season between the Bullets and the Milwaukee Hawks, averaging 7.5 minutes, 1.9 points and 1.5 rebounds per game in eight contests. He then signed with the New York Knicks prior to the 1954–55 NBA season, sticking with the team for two seasons. Peterson's averaged 4.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for his NBA career.[2]

Peterson died of cancer on July 30, 2011.

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