Oliver Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 58th district | |
| In office November 4, 1998 – November 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Earnest Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Rolanda Hollis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 13, 1960 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sakina Robinson |
| Residence(s) | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Education | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Basketball career | |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Woodlawn (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| College | UAB (1978–1982) |
| NBA draft | 1982: 2nd round, 24th overall pick |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Playing career | 1982–1983 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 1 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1983–1984 | Ohio Mixers |
| 1984 | Sarasota Stingers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 101 (2.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 17 (0.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 21 (0.6 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Oliver Leon Robinson Jr (born March 13, 1960) is a retired American basketball player who played shooting guard for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs.
He served as a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1998 to 2016, representing Alabama House District 58 (Birmingham).
In September 2017 Robinson pleaded guilty to federal charges of bribery, conspiracy, honest services fraud and tax evasion. FBI and IRS investigations determined that Robinson endeavored to thwart the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed efforts to prioritize and expand the 35th Avenue Superfund site in North Birmingham[1] pursuant to a secret contract he had entered into with a lawyer with the Birmingham law firm Balch & Bingham on behalf of its client, coal miner and processor Drummond Company.[2][3]
- ^ "Superfund Site: 35th Avenue Birmingham AL". Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ Archibald, John (September 7, 2017). "Oliver Robinson pleads guilty, must cooperate or face up to 100 years". al.com. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
- ^ "Former Alabama Legislator Pleads Guilty to Bribery Conspiracy, Fraud and Tax Evasion". U.S. Department of Justice. September 7, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2017.