About Bob Warlick
Lived 1941 – 2005 (aged 64). Bob Warlick was an American basketball player.
Robert Lee Warlick (March 20, 1941 – September 6, 2005) was an American professional basketball player.
Warlick was born in Hickory, North Carolina, and attended Ridgeview High School. The 6'5" guard/forward played at Pueblo Junior College in Colorado, then transferred to Pepperdine University in 1961. At Pepperdine, he helped the school reach the NCAA Tournament after a season in which he averaged 16.4 points and 9.6 rebounds. Warlick then played professionally in the NBA and ABA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, San Francisco Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Stars. He averaged 7.9 points per game in his professional career, which was cut short by a knee injury.
Warlick later worked for Purex Industries, then established the Youth Sports Foundation in Long Beach, California. He died of a heart attack in 2005.
Warlick's brother, Ernie Warlick, played football for the Buffalo Bills.
Warlick's grandson, Phillyblunts, is an American born music artist. He is known for his albums “The Selfless Heartbreaker,” “Groove,” & “Eat Good, Live Happy.” Phillyblunts is known not only in America but his music is internationally known.
Bobby Warlick is survived by his daughter, Erika Warlick, his two sisters, and two grandchildren one being Phillyblunts.
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Playoffs
ABA Regular season
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Warlick?
American basketball player (1941–2005)
When was Bob Warlick born?
Bob Warlick was born on 20 March 1941 in Hickory.
When did Bob Warlick die?
Bob Warlick died on 6 September 2005 in Long Beach.
What was Bob Warlick's occupation?
Bob Warlick was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bob Warlick?
Bob Warlick was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Warlick. https://biography.guide/bob-warlick/
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