Bob McKeen
1933–1999 (age 66)
College basketball player
Biography
Bob McKeen starred as a center for the University of California, Berkeley basketball team in the 1950s, anchoring squads that embraced teamwork and toughness. His rebounding prowess and steady defense earned him All-Pacific Coast recognition and the admiration of teammates and rivals alike.
After graduation, he stayed involved in the sport through coaching and mentoring young players, insisting on sportsmanship and academic balance for student-athletes. He was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery, remembered as a loyal teammate and community mentor.