Bobby Lewis (basketball, born 1946)
Lewis, South Carolina State Bulldogs 1964–1968 | |||||||||||||||
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| Born | July 25, 1946 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | September 19, 2024 (aged 78) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | John Bartram (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) | ||||||||||||||
| College | South Carolina State (1964–1968) | ||||||||||||||
| ABA draft | 1968: 5th round, 2nd overall pick | ||||||||||||||
| Drafted by | Dallas Chaparrals | ||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1968–1974 | ||||||||||||||
| Position | Guard | ||||||||||||||
| Number | 10 | ||||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 1978–1981 | ||||||||||||||
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| 1968–1969 | Gillette Corporation/USA All Stars | ||||||||||||||
| 1969–1974 | Wilmington Blue Bombers | ||||||||||||||
Coaching | |||||||||||||||
| 1978–1981 | Haverford College (assistant) | ||||||||||||||
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Robert F. Lewis (July 25, 1946 – September 19, 2024) was an American college and pro basketball player known for his flamboyant dribbling, passing, and play-making. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lewis was a playground and YMCA legend from an early age. His legend grew while at John Bartram High School where he was able to showcase the many moves he adapted from his Hall of Fame mentor, Guy Rodgers. Lewis died September 19, 2024, at the age of 78.