Robert Carswell Lowther Sr. (December 14, 1923 – March 23, 2015) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks and then the Waterloo Hawks in the National Basketball League during the 1948–49 season.[1] Lowther averaged 1.9 points per game.[1][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 14, 1923 Houston, Texas |
| Died | March 23, 2015 (aged 91) Alexandria, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bolton (Alexandria, Louisiana) |
| College | LSU (1943–1943, 1945–1948) |
| Playing career | 1948–1949 |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1948 | Montgomery Rebels |
| 1948–1949 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| 1949 | Waterloo Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Lowther was also an accomplished track and field athlete, placing in the top 3 of the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the triple jump and decathlon.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Bobby Lowther NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Bobby Lowther". Peach Basket Society. July 14, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Bobby Lowther Statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved February 23, 2019.
- ^ "Robert Carswell "Bobby" Lowther Sr". legacy.com. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Bobby Lowther at Track and Field Statistics (registration required)
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