About Robert Morris
Lived 1902 – 1986 (aged 84). Robert Morris was an American athletics competitor and basketball coach.
Robert Bruce Morris (November 3, 1902 – November 1986) was an American basketball head coach as well as former collegiate athlete. He served as the head coach for the Providence Steamrollers, a Basketball Association of America team, in 1946–47. Morris then guided Brown University's men's basketball team from 1947 to 1954. He accumulated a 28–32 record with Providence and overall 61–87 record with Brown.
As an athlete, Morris lettered in football, baseball, and track at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Morris?
American basketball coach (1902-1986)
When was Robert Morris born?
Robert Morris was born on 3 November 1902 in Taylor.
When did Robert Morris die?
Robert Morris died on 15 November 1986 in Norristown.
What was Robert Morris's occupation?
Robert Morris was an athletics competitor and basketball coach.
What nationality was Robert Morris?
Robert Morris was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Morris (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Morris. https://biography.guide/robert-morris-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Robert Morris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-morris-athletics-competitor/.
Chicago: "Robert Morris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-morris-athletics-competitor/.
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