Bob Warlick

Robert Lee Warlick (March 20, 1941 – September 6, 2005) was an American professional basketball player.

Bob Warlick
Personal information
Born(1941-03-20)March 20, 1941
Hickory, North Carolina
DiedSeptember 6, 2005(2005-09-06) (aged 64)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolRidgeview (Hickory, North Carolina)
College
NBA draft1963 / Undrafted
Playing career1965–1969
PositionShooting guard
Number18, 11, 10, 23, 32
Career history
1965–1966Detroit Pistons
1966–1968San Francisco Warriors
1968Milwaukee Bucks
1968–1969Phoenix Suns
1969Los Angeles Stars
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Warlick was born in Hickory, North Carolina, and attended Ridgeview High School. The 6'5" guard/forward played at Pueblo Junior College in Colorado, then transferred to Pepperdine University in 1961. At Pepperdine, he helped the school reach the NCAA Tournament after a season in which he averaged 16.4 points and 9.6 rebounds.[1] Warlick then played professionally in the NBA and ABA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, San Francisco Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Stars. He averaged 7.9 points per game in his professional career,[2] which was cut short by a knee injury.[1]

Warlick later worked for Purex Industries, then established the Youth Sports Foundation in Long Beach, California. He died of a heart attack in 2005.[1]

Warlick's brother, Ernie Warlick, played football for the Buffalo Bills.[1]

References
  1. Samantha Gonzaga. "Warlick's winning ways were lifelong". Press-Telegram. September 22, 2005. Retrieved on August 16, 2010.
  2. Bob Warlick. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 16, 2010.
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