Last Updated on December 24, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Bob Burrow:

  • Full Name: Robert Edward Burrow
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: June 29, 1934
  • Date of Death: January 3, 2019
  • Hometown: Malvern, Arkansas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Weight: 228 pounds (103 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 16
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Emerson High School (Emerson, Arkansas)
  • College: University of Kentucky (1954–1956)
    • Two-time All-American at Kentucky.
    • Known for his rebounding and scoring ability.
    • Still holds Kentucky’s single-season rebounding record (459 in 1954–55).
  • NBA Draft
    • Year: 1956
    • Round: 1st
    • Overall Pick: 9th
    • Team: Rochester Royals
  • Teams Played For
    1. Rochester Royals (1956–1957)
    2. Minneapolis Lakers (1957)
  • Career Highlights
    • Played in the NBA for only one season, appearing in 66 games and averaging 5.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
  • Championship Rings
    • NBA Championships: None
  • Kids: Not widely documented
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

Fun Facts

  • Bob Burrow is remembered for his college dominance at Kentucky, particularly his rebounding prowess.
  • Although his professional career was brief, his contributions at the collegiate level have cemented his legacy in basketball history.