Bob Lavoy
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1926 Aurora, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 2010 (aged 84) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | East Aurora (Aurora, Illinois) |
| College | Western Kentucky (1947–1950) |
| NBA draft | 1950: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Indianapolis Olympians |
| Playing career | 1950–1954 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 8, 16 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1950–1953 | Indianapolis Olympians |
| 1953 | Milwaukee Hawks |
| 1953–1954 | Syracuse Nationals |
Coaching | |
| 1958–1966 | Tampa Spartans |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,156 (8.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,634 (6.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 391 (1.5 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Robert William Lavoy (June 29, 1926 – December 18, 2010) was an American professional basketball player and coach. Lavoy played for three years at Western Kentucky University before a short stint in the National Basketball Association. Lavoy spent most of his time in the NBA with the Indianapolis Olympians but also played a season with the Syracuse Nationals. He also coached at the University of Tampa for eight years.