About Bob Brown
Lived 1923 – 2016 (aged 92). Bob Brown was an American basketball player.
Robert Edward "Bob" Brown (November 12, 1923 – July 28, 2016) was an American professional basketball player.
He played collegiately for the Miami University.
He played for the Providence Steamrollers (1948–49) and Denver Nuggets (1949–50) in the NBA for 82 games.
Brown died on July 28, 2016.
BAA/NBA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948–49 Providence 20 .333 .723 .7 5.4 Denver 62 .361 .683 1.6 11.7Career 82 .358 .689 1.4 10.1
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Brown?
American basketball player (1923–2016)
When was Bob Brown born?
Bob Brown was born on 12 November 1923 in Versailles.
When did Bob Brown die?
Bob Brown died on 28 July 2016 in Missouri City.
What was Bob Brown's occupation?
Bob Brown was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bob Brown?
Bob Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Brown (basketball, born 1923)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Brown. https://biography.guide/bob-brown-basketball-player/
MLA: "Bob Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-brown-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Bob Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-brown-basketball-player/.
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