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Robert Edris Davies (January 15, 1920 – April 22, 1990) was an American professional basketball player. Alongside Bobby Wanzer he formed one of the best backcourt duos in the National Basketball Association's early years. Davies and Wanzer led the Rochester Royals to the 1951 NBA championship.
Apr 22, 1990 · Honored as the Sixth Greatest Player in the First Half Century by Sport magazine in 1970, Bob Davies stunned and amazed opponents with his deceptive slight-of-hand ball handling. Nicknamed the “Harrisburg Houdini,” Davies made the extraordinary look simple.
Checkout the latest stats of Bob Davies. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com.
After being convinced to play basketball, Davies began to excel and became known for his behind-the-back dribble—earning the nickname, “Harrisburg Houdini.” Following college, Davies joined ...
Apr 22, 1990 · Bob Davies was a four sport John Harris High School star in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He went to Seton Hall on a baseball scholarship. Davies soon turned his attention to basketball under the tutelage of legendary early pro star Honey Russell.
Aug 28, 2016 · One of the most influential basketball players is remembered in Barry S. Martin’s new book, Bob Davies: A Basketball Legend (RIT Press, 2016). Davies’s contributions to modern basketball include the introduction of the behind the-back dribble, the penetration and transition styles of play, and several innovative passes.
Robert Edris Davies was an American professional basketball player. Alongside Bobby Wanzer he formed one of the best backcourt duos in the National Basketball Association's early years. Davies and Wanzer led the Rochester Royals to the 1951 NBA championship.
Complete career NBA stats for the Sacramento Kings Guard-Forward Bob Davies on ESPN. Includes points, rebounds, and assists.
Bob led the Seton Hall basketball team to 43 straight victories from 1939 to 1941. Davies is considered the best ball-handler of the first half of the 20th century and is the inventor of the behind-the-back pass.
View the biography of Sacramento Kings Guard-Forward Bob Davies on ESPN. Includes career history and teams played for.
