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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 14, 1923 Queens, New York |
| Died | July 23, 1983 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Newtown (Elmhurst, New York) |
| College | Seton Hall (1941–1943) |
| Playing career | 1945–1949 |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Number | 10, 11, 12 |
| Career history | |
| 1945–1946 | Rochester Royals |
| 1946–1947 | Toronto Huskies |
| 1947 | New York Knicks |
| 1947–1948 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1948–1949 | Rochester Royals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Robert Fitzgerald (March 14, 1923 – July 23, 1983) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) center/forward from Seton Hall University,[1][2] Fitzgerald played two seasons in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Toronto Huskies, New York Knicks, and Rochester Royals. He was traded on January 21, 1947, by the Toronto Huskies to the New York Knicks for Bob Mullens.[3] He averaged 3.1 points per game in his BAA career.
Fitzgerald also played in the National Basketball League with the Rochester Royals and Syracuse Nationals.[4]
Fitzgerald served in the military[clarification needed] during World War II. His brother, Dick Fitzgerald, also played in the BAA, and the two were teammates while on the Toronto Huskies.
- ^ "Former N.Y.U. Star Joins Knickerbockers". The New York Times. January 25, 1947. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ "Bob Fitzgerald". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
- ^ "Bob Fitzgerald Stats". Accessed on June 18, 2017.
- ^ Official NBA Encyclopedia. Doubleday, 2000. 496.