| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1917 Mississippi |
| Died | July 2, 1980 (aged 63) Gary, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Friedrich Froebel (Gary, Indiana) |
| Playing career | 1942–1949 |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1942–1943 | Harlem Globetrotters |
| 1946–1947 | New York Renaissance |
| 1947–1948 | Chicago Colored Collegians |
| 1949 | Dayton Rens |
Robert T. "Longie" Powell (June 13, 1917 – July 2, 1980) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Dayton Rens in the National Basketball League during the 1948–49 season and averaged 5.0 points per game.[1][3] He also played for the Harlem Globetrotters, New York Renaissance, and the Chicago Colored Collegians.[2]