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Bob Davies

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Basketball Player

The Resume

    (January 15, 1920-April 22, 1990)
    Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Nicknamed 'The Harrisburg Houdini'
    Attended Seton Hall University
    Guard for the Rochester Royals (1945-1955)
    Four-time NBA All-Star (1951-1954)
    NBA Champion (1951)
    Named to the NBA 25th Anniversary Team (1971)
    Head coach for Seton Hall University (1946-1947) and Gettysburg College (1955-1957)
    Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame (1970)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was really religious.
    He had other nicknames including the 'Blonde Bomber' and 'Li'l Abner.'
    In order to focus on a career in basketball, he turn down a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.
    He named one of his three sons after himself.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was one of the NBA's very first star players.
    He specialized the behind-the-back pass with credit for it.
    He helped Seton Hall to record a 43 game winning streak.
    He recorded league leading number of 321 assists in his first season with the Royals.
    He had service with the Navy during World War II.
    His #11 is retired by Seton Hall and the Sacramento Kings.

Credit: Neo NX2004


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying