Bob Warlick
Robert Lee Warlick (March 20, 1941 – September 6, 2005) was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 20, 1941 Hickory, North Carolina |
| Died | September 6, 2005 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ridgeview (Hickory, North Carolina) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1963 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 1965–1969 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 18, 11, 10, 23, 32 |
| Career history | |
| 1965–1966 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1966–1968 | San Francisco Warriors |
| 1968 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1968–1969 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1969 | Los Angeles Stars |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Warlick was born in Hickory, North Carolina, and attended Ridgeview High School. The 6'5" guard/forward played at Pueblo Junior College in Colorado, then transferred to Pepperdine University in 1961. At Pepperdine, he helped the school reach the NCAA Tournament after a season in which he averaged 16.4 points and 9.6 rebounds.[1] Warlick then played professionally in the NBA and ABA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, San Francisco Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Stars. He averaged 7.9 points per game in his professional career,[2] which was cut short by a knee injury.[1]
Warlick later worked for Purex Industries, then established the Youth Sports Foundation in Long Beach, California. He died of a heart attack in 2005.[1]
Warlick's brother, Ernie Warlick, played football for the Buffalo Bills.[1]
References
- Samantha Gonzaga. "Warlick's winning ways were lifelong". Press-Telegram. September 22, 2005. Retrieved on August 16, 2010.
- Bob Warlick. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 16, 2010.