) Robbins circa 1972 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1944 Leesburg, Florida |
| Died | November 18, 2009 (aged 65) Metairie, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Groveland (Groveland, Florida) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1966 / Round: 6 / Pick: 59th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 1966–1977 |
| Position | Center / Power forward |
| Number | 21, 9, 24 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1970 | New Orleans Buccaneers |
| 1970–1972 | Utah Stars |
| 1972–1973 | San Diego Conquistadors |
| 1973–1974 | Kentucky Colonels |
| 1974–1975 | Virginia Squires |
| 1975–1976 | Cinzano Milano |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Austin "Red" Robbins (September 30, 1944 – November 18, 2009[1]) was an American basketball player.
Robbins, a 6'8" forward/center from Leesburg, Florida, starred at the University of Tennessee in the 1960s and then played professionally for the American Basketball Association's New Orleans Buccaneers (1967–1970), Utah Stars (1970–1972), San Diego Conquistadors (1972–1973; 1973–1974), Kentucky Colonels (1973; 1974–1975), and Virginia Squires (1975–1976). Robbins was nicknamed for his red hair, as well as his fiery personality, and he gained a reputation as one of the toughest players in the league, grabbing over 6,000 rebounds in his career. Robbins was also a solid offensive contributor with above-average shooting range, and in Game 7 of the 1971 ABA Western Division playoffs, he made 11 out of 12 field goals to lead the Utah Stars to a 108-101 victory en route to the league title.
Death
Robbins died in Metairie, Louisiana on November 18, 2009, aged 65, after a long battle with cancer.[1]
References
- ^ a b Jimmy Smith. "ABA Bucs' Austin 'Red' Robbins dies at 65". NOLA.com. November 18, 2009. Retrieved on November 18, 2009.
External links
- Career statistics at basketball-reference.com
- Player profile at Remember the ABA
- Italian League stats