About Bob Prewitt
Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 93). Bob Prewitt was an American basketball coach and basketball player.
Robert I. Prewitt (July 26, 1924 – May 3, 2018) was an American college basketball coach. He was the head coach at Southern Methodist University from 1967 to 1975.
Prewitt served in the Army Air Corps before enrolling at SMU in 1947. He served as team captain for the 1948–49 season, and was an All-Conference pick. Prewitt joined the coaching staff as an assistant in 1949 and helped the team to its first Final Four in 1956. In 1967, he became head coach, and led the team to a Southwest Conference regular-season title in 1972. He died on May 3, 2018, in Dallas, Texas at age 93.
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Who was Bob Prewitt?
American basketball player and coach (1924-2018)
When was Bob Prewitt born?
Bob Prewitt was born on 26 July 1924 in Columbus.
When did Bob Prewitt die?
Bob Prewitt died on 3 May 2018 in Dallas.
What was Bob Prewitt's occupation?
Bob Prewitt was a basketball coach and basketball player.
What nationality was Bob Prewitt?
Bob Prewitt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Prewitt. https://biography.guide/bob-prewitt/
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