About Bob Gantt
Lived 1922 – 1994 (aged 72). Bob Gantt was an American basketball player.
Robert Melvin Gantt Jr. (June 22, 1922 – October 25, 1994) was an American professional basketball player. He played for one season with the Washington Capitols of the Basketball Association of America during the 1946–47 season. Gantt played college basketball for Duke University. He is a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Washington 23 .326 .464 .2 3.1Career 23 .326 .464 .2 3.1
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Washington 2 .333 .000 .0 1.0Career 2 .333 .000 .0 1.0
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Who was Bob Gantt?
American basketball player (1922–1994)
When was Bob Gantt born?
Bob Gantt was born on 22 June 1922 in Durham.
When did Bob Gantt die?
Bob Gantt died on 25 October 1994 in Waynesville.
What was Bob Gantt's occupation?
Bob Gantt was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bob Gantt?
Bob Gantt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Gantt. https://biography.guide/bob-gantt/
MLA: "Bob Gantt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-gantt/.
Chicago: "Bob Gantt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-gantt/.
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