About Bob Kinney
Lived 1920 – 1985 (aged 64). Bob Kinney was an American basketball player.
Robert Paul Kinney (September 16, 1920 – September 2, 1985) was an American professional basketball player in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Professional Basketball League (NPBL). Besides Bob, his nicknames included Hi-Pocket and Bat-em Bob. On January 30, 1949, he was sold by the Pistons to the Boston Celtics and finished out the year with them.
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 Fort Wayne 37 .317 .573 1.4 6.9 1948–49 Boston 21 .335 .593 1.2 9.7 Boston 60 .375 .628 1.7 11.1Career 118 .353 .608 1.5 9.5
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Kinney?
American basketball player (1920–1985)
When was Bob Kinney born?
Bob Kinney was born on 16 September 1920 in Fort Scott.
When did Bob Kinney die?
Bob Kinney died on 2 September 1985 in Asheville.
What was Bob Kinney's occupation?
Bob Kinney was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bob Kinney?
Bob Kinney was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Kinney. https://biography.guide/bob-kinney/
MLA: "Bob Kinney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-kinney/.
Chicago: "Bob Kinney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-kinney/.
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