Flynn Robinson facts for kids
Flynn James Robinson (April 28, 1941 – May 23, 2013) was an American professional basketball player. He was known for his skills as a guard in both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the American Basketball Association (ABA). Robinson played for several teams during his career, including the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won an NBA championship.
Robinson with the Bucks
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 28, 1941 Murphysboro, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | May 23, 2013 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California |
| High school | Elgin (Elgin, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Pro career | 1965–1978 |
| Career history | |
| 1966–1967 | Cincinnati Royals |
| 1967–1968 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1968–1970 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1970–1971 | Cincinnati Royals |
| 1971–1972 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1972–1973 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1973–1974 | San Diego Conquistadors |
| 1978 | Indiana Wizards |
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| Career NBA and ABA statistics | |
| Points | 7,577 (14.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,372 (2.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,628 (3.0 apg) |
Biography
Flynn Robinson was born on April 28, 1941, in Murphysboro, Illinois. He later moved to Kinloch, Missouri, and then to Elgin, Illinois. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1959.
College Career
Robinson first attended Southern Illinois University. He then transferred to Casper College in Wyoming. Later, he played basketball for the University of Wyoming from 1962 to 1965. As a guard, he was a top player in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) for three years. He was known for his scoring, averaging over 25 points per game each season. He is the third-highest scorer in Wyoming's basketball history. In 2005, he was honored by being named to the school's All-Century team.
Professional Career
Flynn Robinson played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one season in the American Basketball Association (ABA). He averaged about 14.5 points and 3.1 assists per game during his professional career.
He was chosen as the 15th pick in the 1965 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals. He made his NBA debut with them in 1966.
Robinson also played for the Chicago Bulls and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks' radio announcer, Eddie Doucette, gave him the nickname "Electric Eye" because of his exciting play.
During the 1969–70 season with Milwaukee, Robinson had his best year, averaging 21.8 points per game. He was chosen to play in the 1970 NBA All-Star Game, which was his only All-Star appearance. That season, he also led the NBA in free throw percentage, meaning he was very good at making shots from the free throw line.
In 1971, Robinson joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a backup guard for the team that set an NBA record by winning 33 games in a row. In 1972, he helped the Lakers win an NBA championship. This team is considered one of the best in NBA history. When he joined the Lakers, their radio announcer, Chick Hearn, called him "Instant Points."
Later Life and Honors
In 1992, Robinson returned to Los Angeles. He and his Lakers teammates from the 1972 championship team were honored at a special event. Famous players like Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry West were also there.
In 2012, Robinson was honored again with his teammates for the 40th anniversary of their 1972 NBA championship. The Lakers gave each surviving team member a special diamond ring.
Even in his 50s and 60s, Flynn continued to play basketball at the Senior Olympics level.
Death
Flynn Robinson passed away on May 23, 2013, in Los Angeles. He was 72 years old. He was survived by his wife, Nancy Pitts-Robinson, and several brothers and sisters.
See also
In Spanish: Flynn Robinson para niños
