Bob Houbregs facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 12, 1932 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | May 28, 2014 (aged 82) Olympia, Washington, U.S. |
| High school | Queen Anne (Seattle, Washington) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Washington (1950–1953) |
| NBA Draft | 1953 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1953–1958 |
| Career history | |
| 1953 | Milwaukee Hawks |
| 1953–1954 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1954 | Boston Celtics |
| 1954–1958 | Fort Wayne / Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 2,611 (9.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,552 (5.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 500 (1.8 apg) |
Robert J. Houbregs (born March 12, 1932 – died May 28, 2014) was a famous Canadian basketball player. He was so good that he was added to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. This is a special place for the best basketball players ever!
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Bob Houbregs' Basketball Journey
Bob Houbregs was a tall player, about 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm) and 225 pounds (102 kg). He played as a power forward and center. His family moved from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Seattle, Washington, USA, when he was young.
High School and College Years
Bob went to Queen Anne High School in Seattle. After high school, he played college basketball for the University of Washington Huskies. He played there from 1949 to 1953.
In 1952, Bob was chosen as a Second Team All-America player. This means he was one of the best college players in the country. In 1953, during his last year, he was named the NCAA Player of the Year. He was also a Consensus All-America selection again.
Bob helped lead his team, the University of Washington, to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament. This is a huge achievement in college basketball! He played amazing in the post-season games, scoring an average of 34.8 points per game.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Bob Houbregs was chosen in the 1953 NBA Draft. The Milwaukee Hawks picked him as the second overall player. This means he was one of the first players chosen that year.
He played five seasons in the NBA from 1953 to 1958. He played for four different teams:
- The Milwaukee Hawks
- The Baltimore Bullets
- The Boston Celtics
- The Fort Wayne (later Detroit) Pistons
During his NBA career, Bob scored an average of 9.3 points per game.
After Playing Basketball
After his playing career, Bob Houbregs continued to be involved in basketball. He worked as the general manager for the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team. He held this job from 1970 to 1973.
Life Outside Basketball
Bob's father, John Houbregs, was also an athlete. He played ice hockey in a minor league. His family moved to Seattle in the mid-1930s because his father played for the Seattle Sea Hawks.
Bob was a member of a college group called the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity.
Awards and Recognition
Bob Houbregs received many honors for his basketball skills:
- In 1987, he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. This is one of the highest honors for a basketball player.
- In 2000, he was also added to the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame. This recognized his important contributions to the sport as a player in Canada.
Bob Houbregs passed away on May 28, 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Bob Houbregs para niños
