Bob Bigelow

Bob Bigelow was an American professional basketball player who played four seasons in the National Basketball Association. A forward, he spent three years with the Kansas City Kings before brief stints with the Boston Celtics and San Diego Clippers.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Robert S. Bigelow was born on December 26, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. He stood 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 215 pounds during his playing days. Bigelow was raised in Winchester, Massachusetts, and played high school basketball there.

After his basketball career, he became a published author and a leading advocate for youth sports reform, giving over 2,500 talks and clinics. He was recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators” by the Institute for International Sport at the University of Rhode Island.

Bigelow passed away on August 18, 2020, at the age of 66.

High School and College Career

Bigelow attended Winchester High School in Winchester, Massachusetts.

He played college basketball at the University of Pennsylvania from 1972 to 1975 under Coach Chuck Daly. He was named Second-team All-Ivy League in 1975.

Professional Career

Bigelow was selected by the Kansas City Kings with the 13th overall pick in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft.

He played for the Kings from 1975 to 1978, then briefly for the Carolina Lightning, Boston Celtics, and San Diego Clippers during the 1978–1979 season.

Career Highlights

• 1975 – Second-team All-Ivy League