Longie Powell

Longie Powell
Personal information
Born(1919-02-14)February 14, 1919
DiedJune 27, 1969(1969-06-27) (aged 50)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Career information
High schoolFriedrich Froebel (Gary, Indiana)
Playing career1942–1949
PositionPower forward / center
Career history
1942–1943Harlem Globetrotters
1946–1947New York Renaissance
1947–1948Chicago Colored Collegians
1949Dayton Rens

Robert V. "Longie" Powell (February 14, 1919 – June 27, 1969) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Dayton Rens in the National Basketball League during the 1948–49 season and averaged 5.0 points per game. He also played for the Harlem Globetrotters, New York Renaissance, and the Chicago Colored Collegians.