Bob Pelkington

Bob Pelkington
College Xavier (Cincinnati)
Sport Basketball
Position Center
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight 250 lb (113 kg)
Nationality American
Honors
  • Nation's leading rebounder (1964)

Bob Pelkington was an American basketball player for Xavier University from 1960 to 1964.

Pelkington was one of the best rebounders of his era. During his senior year, he led the nation in rebounds per game at 21.8.[1] His 16.6 career average[2] is still the highest in school history.[3]

References

  1. ^ "2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). 2009–10 NCAA Men's Basketball Media Guide. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2009. http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/stats/m_basketball_RB/2010/D1.pdf. Retrieved 15 November 2010. 
  2. ^ Jones, Todd (17 January 1996). "The Best of Xavier and UC: Dream Teams Byron Larkin Greatest of Musketeers". highbeam.com. The Cincinnati Post. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-72844891.html. Retrieved 15 November 2010. 
  3. ^ "Luther Rackley Profile". goxavier.com. Retrieved 2010-11-15.