Bobby Smith (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1937 Charleston, West Virginia |
| Died | October 24, 2020 (aged 83) Naples, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Stonewall Jackson (Charleston, West Virginia) |
| College | West Virginia (1956–1959) |
| NBA draft | 1959 / Round: 3 / Pick: 18th overall |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 24, 21 |
| Career history | |
| 1959–1960, 1961–1962 | Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers |
Robert Joseph Smith (born August 20, 1937 - October 24, 2020) was an American professional basketball player and coach.
A 6'4" guard from West Virginia University, Smith was drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in the third round of the 1959 NBA Draft and appeared in 13 games with the Lakers over two seasons. He scored 37 points in his career.[1] Smith was head coach for the men's varsity basketball at George C. Marshall High School during the 1960s. Smith returned to West Virginia University (WVU) to serve as assistant coach from 1978 to 1985. He was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.[2]
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