Bobby Wanzer
Basketball Player
1921 –
Who is Bobby Wanzer?
Robert Francis "Bobby" Wanzer, also known as "Hooks" Wanzer is an American former basketball player and coach. A 6'0" guard, he played collegiately at Seton Hall University, and was selected by the Rochester Royals in 1947. Royals star Bob Davies was a Seton Hall assistant and steered the star guard to the NBL contender. Initially a reserve behind Al Cervi and Red Holzman, Wanzer later teamed with Davies to form a potent backcourt for the day. The Royals were very successful 1947-1954, and their smaller stars, like Wanzer, were considered their biggest assets. With Wanzer, Rochester won the 1950-51 National Basketball Association title.
He played his entire career with the Royals, retiring from play after the end of the 1957 season. Wanzer was a five-time All-Star with the Royals, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. Wanzer was the first player to ever shoot over 90% from the free throw line in a season.
Wanzer would also coach the Royals as well. He was a player-coach for two years, and then coached for another season. His 1957-58 Cincinnati Royals were a NBA contender, but injuries stopped the team short.
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- Born
- Jun 4, 1921
Brooklyn - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Seton Hall University
- Lived in
- Brooklyn
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on July 23, 2013
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