Bob Elliott (basketball)

Bob Elliott
Personal information
Born (1955-08-18) August 18, 1955 (age 69)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolPioneer (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
CollegeArizona (1973–1977)
NBA draft1977: 2nd round, 42nd overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career1977–1983
PositionCenter / power forward
Number55
Career history
1977–1978Fernet Tonic Bologna
19781982New Jersey Nets
1982–1983Detroit Spirits
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× First-team All-WAC (1975–1977)
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Robert Alan Elliott (born August 18, 1955) is an American former basketball player. Elliott was a three-time academic and athletic All-American at the University of Arizona, leading his team to a Western Athletic Conference championship and two NCAA tournament appearances. He was a 1977 Third Team All American, a 1975, 1976 and 1977 Third Team All-WAC conference honoree, and a 1975, 1976, and 1977 Academic All American. Elliott received a bachelor of science in accounting, and later, an MBA from the University of Arizona as well. He is a past chairman of the Retired NBA Players Association.