Bob Fitzgerald (basketball)

Robert Fitzgerald (March 14, 1923 – July 23, 1983) was an American professional basketball player.

A 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) center/forward from Seton Hall University,[1][2] Fitzgerald played two seasons in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Toronto Huskies, New York Knicks, and Rochester Royals.

He was traded on January 21, 1947, by the Toronto Huskies to the New York Knicks for Bob Mullens.

[4] Fitzgerald served in the military[clarification needed] during World War II.

His brother, Dick Fitzgerald, also played in the BAA, and the two were teammates while on the Toronto Huskies.