Robert Francis Mulvihill (March 9, 1924 – May 17, 2016) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Oshkosh All-Stars during the 1948–49 season and averaged 0.9 points per game.[1][3] He also spent a season playing for Torrington in the East Coast League.[2]
 Mulvihill in 1949 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1924 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | May 17, 2016 (aged 92) Manasquan, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Gonzaga Prep (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | |
| NBA draft | 1948: undrafted |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1948–1949 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| 1950–1951 | Torrington |
During college, Mulvihill played for Fordham but was interrupted by serving in World War II (during which time he played for the University of Rochester).[2] He finished his collegiate career at Fordham however.[2] Mulvihill eventually moved to Clifton, New Jersey and taught at St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey.[2] He spent 37 years in the school system before retiring.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Bob Mulvihill NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f "Bob Mulvihill". Peach Basket Society. July 18, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "Bob Mulvihill Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
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