Red Robbins
Austin "Red" Robbins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date Leesburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | November 18, 2009 (aged 65) Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 1967–1976 |
| Known for | American Basketball Association player for New Orleans Buccaneers, Utah Stars, San Diego Conquistadors, Kentucky Colonels, Virginia Squires |
Austin "Red" Robbins (September 30, 1944 – November 18, 2009) was a professional basketball athlete from the United States.
Standing 6 feet 8 inches tall and playing primarily as a power forward and center, Robbins hailed from Leesburg, Florida. During the 1960s, he distinguished himself at the University of Tennessee before embarking on a career in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Throughout his ABA tenure, Robbins played for several teams: the New Orleans Buccaneers (1967–1970), Utah Stars (1970–1972), San Diego Conquistadors (1972–1974), Kentucky Colonels (1973; 1974–1975), and Virginia Squires (1975–1976). His moniker, derived from his distinctive red hair and passionate demeanor, reflected his spirited style of play. Over his career, Robbins amassed more than 6,000 rebounds and achieved a field goal shooting accuracy of .466. In the 1971–72 season, he topped the league in three-point shooting percentage with an impressive .408. A highlight of his career occurred in Game 7 of the 1971 ABA Western Division playoffs when Robbins converted 11 out of 12 shots, contributing significantly to the Utah Stars' 108–101 win that propelled them toward the league championship.
Death
Robbins passed away at age 65 on November 18, 2009, in Metairie, Louisiana, following a battle with cancer.