Year Inducted: 2001
One of the greatest basketball players in history, he brought his brand of athletic skills to Gettysburg in the mid 50s. Prior to that, he was an All American at Seton Hall College and he performed at an all-star level with the Rochester Royals of the National Basketball Association, being eventually named as one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. He coached Gettysburg College basketball for just two years prior to retirement. During his life here in Gettysburg, Bob was instrumental in organizing the Gettysburg Midget Football program and provided shoes for the initial midget football teams.