Lee Robbins

Lee Roy Robbins (February 11, 1922 – April 8, 1968) was an American professional basketball player. He spent two seasons in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Providence Steam Rollers (1947–1949). He attended the University of Colorado.

Robbins was found shot and killed in Billings, Montana on April 8, 1968. Gary L. Quigg was convicted of killing Robbins after Robbins discovered him breaking into his car. Quigg was sentenced to life in prison but was paroled in 2006. Quigg had previously been released, but his parole had been revoked for drug and alcohol violations.

BAA 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 1947–48 Providence 31 .277 .548 .2 6.3 1948–49 Providence 16 .360 .647 .8 1.8Career 47 .284 .564 .4 4.8