Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Hot Rod Hundley:

  • Full Name: Rodney Clark Hundley
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Deceased (born October 26, 1934 – died March 27, 2015, at age 80)
  • Hometown: Charleston, West Virginia, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
  • Weight: 185 pounds (84 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore 33 and 5 during his NBA career
  • Position: Guard / Forward
  • High School: Charleston High School in Charleston, West Virginia
  • College: West Virginia University (1954–1957)
  • NBA Draft: 1957 NBA Draft, 1st overall pick by the Cincinnati Royals (rights traded to the Minneapolis Lakers)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers (1957–1963)
  • Championship Rings: 0 (Did not win an NBA championship)
  • Kids: Two daughters, Kimberly and Jacquie
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely documented

Fun Facts

  • After retiring as a player, he became a beloved broadcaster, serving as the voice of the Utah Jazz for 35 years.