Description
Bob J. McNeill is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association from 1960 to 1962.
Bobby McNeill was born near 2nd & Allegheny in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. As a Senior at North Catholic High, McNeill once scored 46 points in a game. He was selected as a 1st team All-Catholic player in 1956. As the point guard, McNeill led the 1956 Falcon basketball team to a Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, scoring 14 points in a one point victory over LaSalle. He then led the Falcons to their first ever City Basketball Championship Title by beating West Philadelphia HS. In the City Title game McNeill scored 29 points in a 68-67 victory at the Palestra.
McNeill then went on to St Joseph's University. He led the Hawks to the NCAA tournament in 1959 & 60. He was named 1st team All-Big 5 in 1958, 1959 and 1960. Bobby also earned All-American honors as a senior. Upon graduating Bobby held the SJU record for assists in a game, a season, and a career. He still owns school record for free throws made and attempted in a game. He was inducted into the St Joe's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001.
Born
October 22nd, 1938 in Philadelphia (Age 86)
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Last Changes
2017/11/24
New Response (Success): Mr. McNeill kindly autograph both of the 3x5 cards..
2017/10/31
New Address: Available to members only
2007/01/07
New Scanned Autograph (TTM/Prob.Auth)