Nelson Bobb

Nelson "Nitzy" Bobb was an American professional basketball player who spent four seasons in the National Basketball Association with the Philadelphia Warriors.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Nelson Bobb was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He stood 6 feet tall and weighed 170 pounds during his playing career. Bobb played as a point guard and shot right-handed, wearing jersey number 5.

After his basketball career, Bobb lived in California, where he passed away from cancer in Irvine on December 8, 2003, at the age of 79.

High School and College Career

Bobb attended West Philadelphia High School before playing college basketball for his hometown Temple University. He played for the Temple Owls from 1942 to 1943, with his college career interrupted by military service during World War II.

He returned to play from 1946 to 1949.

Professional Career

Bobb was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in the third round of the 1949 BAA draft and was also drafted by the Syracuse Nationals in the 1949 NBL draft.

He chose to join the Warriors, playing four seasons with the team from 1949 to 1953. Over his NBA career, Bobb appeared in 227 games.

Career Highlights

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