Bob Douglas

1882–1979 (age 97)

Basketball Player

Biography

Bob Douglas was an influential basketball player and pioneer who played a significant role in the early development of professional basketball. His career spanned the formative years of the sport, during which he demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication.

Douglas's contributions to basketball helped shape the sport during its crucial developmental period. He was laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery, remembered as a foundational figure in professional basketball history.

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