About Bob Gross
Born 1953. Bob Gross is an American basketball player.
Robert Edwin Gross (born August 3, 1953) is an American former professional basketball player. A , forward, he attended Seattle University and California State University, Long Beach, and was selected in the 1975 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. He was also selected in the 1975 ABA Draft by the San Diego Sails. Gross was the starting small forward for the Blazers during their only championship season (1976–77). He left the NBA in 1983 with career averages of 8.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.12 steals a game.
Currently living in the Portland area, Gross' number 30 jersey was retired on December 18, 2008, during the Trail Blazers' home game against the Phoenix Suns. Since his retirement from basketball, he has been in the construction business.
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Who is Bob Gross?
American basketball player (born 1953)
When was Bob Gross born?
Bob Gross was born on 3 August 1953 in San Pedro.
What is Bob Gross's occupation?
Bob Gross is a basketball player.
What nationality is Bob Gross?
Bob Gross is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Gross. https://biography.guide/bob-gross/
MLA: "Bob Gross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-gross/.
Chicago: "Bob Gross." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-gross/.
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