About Bob Tough
Lived 1920 – 1999 (aged 78). Bob Tough was an American basketball player.
Robert Tough, known also as "Red", (born August 28, 1920 – April 7, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. He spent two seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played as a member of the Fort Wayne Pistons in the final season of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) before it was folded into the NBA. During Tough's second season he played for two teams, the Baltimore Bullets and the Waterloo Hawks. Before playing professional basketball, Tough attended St. John's University.
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 53 .277 .725 1.9 8.8 Baltimore 8 .282 .833 .3 3.4 Waterloo 21 .281 .647 1.7 4.1Career 82 .278 .713 1.7 7.1
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Tough?
basketball player
When was Bob Tough born?
Bob Tough was born on 28 August 1920 in New York City.
When did Bob Tough die?
Bob Tough died on 7 April 1999 in San Ramon.
What was Bob Tough's occupation?
Bob Tough was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bob Tough?
Bob Tough was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Tough. https://biography.guide/bob-tough/
MLA: "Bob Tough." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-tough/.
Chicago: "Bob Tough." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-tough/.
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