Bob Fitzgerald (basketball)
Robert Fitzgerald | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date United States |
| Died | July 23, 1983 (aged 60) |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 1940s |
| Known for | Playing in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL) |
Robert Fitzgerald (born March 14, 1923 – died July 23, 1983) was a professional basketball athlete from the United States.
Standing as a center and forward, Fitzgerald attended Seton Hall University before embarking on a two-season tenure in the Basketball Association of America (BAA). During this period, he played for the Toronto Huskies, New York Knicks, and Rochester Royals. On January 21, 1947, the Huskies traded him to the Knicks in exchange for Bob Mullens. Over his BAA career, he maintained an average of 3.1 points per game.
In addition to his BAA experience, Fitzgerald competed in the National Basketball League (NBL), representing both the Rochester Royals and the Syracuse Nationals. Notably, he was part of the Royals' squad that secured the NBL championship in 1946.
His service extended beyond basketball, as he was enlisted in the military during World War II. Basketball talent ran in his family; his brother, Dick Fitzgerald, also played in the BAA, and they shared time as teammates on the Toronto Huskies roster.
BAA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Number of games played | FG% | Percentage of field goals made | ||
| FT% | Percentage of free throws made | APG | Average assists per game | ||
| PPG | Average points scored per game | Bold | Indicates career best | ||
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946–47 | Toronto Huskies | 31 | .195 | .643 | .8 | 4.5 |
| 1946–47 | New York Knicks | 29 | .190 | .600 | .3 | 2.8 |
| 1948–49 | Rochester Royals | 18 | .207 | .700 | .7 | 1.1 |
| Total Career | 78 | .194 | .629 | .6 | 3.1 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946–47 | New York Knicks | 5 | .111 | .750 | .2 | 1.0 |
| 1948–49 | Rochester Royals | 1 | .000 | .000 | .0 | .0 |
| Overall Playoff Career | 6 | .100 | .750 | .2 | .8 | |