Bob Warlick
Robert Warlick (March 20, 1941–September 6, 2005) was an American professional basketball player.
Warlick was born in Hickory, North Carolina and attended Ridgeview High School. The 6'5" guard/forward played at Pueblo Junior College in Colorado, then transferred to Pepperdine University in 1961. At Pepperdine, he helped the school reach the NCAA Tournament after a season in which he averaged 16.4 points and 9.6 rebounds.[1] Warlick then played professionally in the NBA and ABA as a member of the Detroit Pistons, San Francisco Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Stars. He averaged 7.9 points per game in his professional career,[2] which was cut short by a knee injury.[1]
Warlick later worked for Purex Industries, then established the Youth Sports Foundation in Long Beach, California. He died of a heart attack in 2005.[1]
Warlick's brother, Ernie Warlick, played football for the Buffalo Bills.[1]
References
- Samantha Gonzaga. "Warlick's winning ways were lifelong". Press-Telegram. September 22, 2005. Retrieved on August 16, 2010.
- Bob Warlick. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on August 16, 2010.