Robert Elmore (basketball)

Robert Elmore
Personal information
Born(1954-10-23)October 23, 1954
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 26, 1977(1977-11-26) (aged 23)
Rome, Italy
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolJohn Adams (Queens, New York)
College
NBA draft1977: 4th round, 67th overall pick
Drafted byNew Jersey Nets
Playing career1977–1977
PositionCenter
Career history
1977Lazio
Career highlights
  • 3× First-team All-MVC (1975–1977)
  • MVC Newcomer of the Year (1975)
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Robert Louis Elmore (October 23, 1954 – November 26, 1977) was an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers and was a fourth round selection by the New Jersey Nets in the 1977 NBA draft. Elmore began his professional career in Italy where he died of drug induced circulatory failure during his rookie season.