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Bob Pelkington

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Nationality
  
American

Name
  
Bob Pelkington

Education
  
Xavier University

College
  
Xavier (1961–1964)

Weight
  
113 kg


Listed weight
  
250 lb (113 kg)

Height
  
2.01 m

Listed height
  
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)

Role
  
Basketball Player

Position
  
Center

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High school
  
Central Catholic (Fort Wayne, Indiana)

NBA draft
  
1964 / Round: 8 / Pick: 65th overall

Robert V. Pelkington Sr. (September 6, 1941 – January 31, 2016) was an American basketball player for Xavier University from 1960 to 1964.

Pelkington was one of the best rebounders of his era. During his senior year, he led the nation in rebounds per game at 21.8. His 16.6 career average is still the highest in school history.

He died on January 31, 2016 at the age of 74.

References

Bob Pelkington Wikipedia