SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – Robert F. “Bobby” Wanzer, enshrined as a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987, has passed away at the age of 94.
“As one of the first NBA players to shoot over 90 percent from the free thrown line, Bobby Wanzer’s incredible work ethic was on display each time he took the floor, ” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “He was a complete player and an even better teammate. He will be truly missed by the basketball community.”
Wanzer spent his entire ten-year pro career with the Rochester Royals, coached by Hall of Famer Les Harrison. Wanzer and fellow Hall of Famer Bob Davies were a top-notch backcourt team often mentioned alongside the Bob Cousy-Bill Sharman tandem. The duo helped bring Rochester an NBA championship in 1951. Wanzer was an All-NBA Second-Team selection twice and appeared in five All-Star Games. He was named NBA MVP in 1953.
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