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Bob McCann

1964 – 2011

American basketball player

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Lived 1964 – 2011 (aged 47). Bob McCann was an American basketball player.

Robert Glen McCann (April 22, 1964 – July 1, 2011) was an American professional basketball player. He was listed as a power forward at 6'7" (or 6'6") and 244–248 lb. McCann died of heart failure in July 2011.

McCann was born in Morristown, New Jersey. He attended Upsala College, a Division III school, for one academic year (1982–83) and then transferred to Division I Morehead State University, where he played for three seasons (from 1984 to 1987; after having dropped the 1983–84 season as a transfer student). He was selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 1987 NBA draft, and played in the NBA intermittently for five seasons (from 1989–90 until 1997–98) with five different teams (Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Bullets and Toronto Raptors), averaging 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. He played as well in the USBL and CBA leagues in the country, and abroad in Spain, France, Puerto Rico, Turkey and Argentina.

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Upsala College, Morehead State University, South Philadelphia High School, Morristown High School
Also known as
Robert Glen McCann

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob McCann?

American basketball player (1964–2011)

When was Bob McCann born?

Bob McCann was born on 22 April 1964 in Morristown.

When did Bob McCann die?

Bob McCann died on 1 July 2011 in Knightdale.

What was Bob McCann's occupation?

Bob McCann was a basketball player.

What nationality was Bob McCann?

Bob McCann was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob McCann

· Wikidata: Q1629965

· DBpedia: Bob McCann

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