Bob Dandridge
(Born 1947)
Hall of Fame Induction: 2021
Card Shown: 2020-21 Panini
Hall of Fame Private Signings
Position: SF
Height: 6’6″
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Bob Dandridge had waited over thirty years to get his call from the Hall of Fame, and when it came he missed it. When he called back he was informed that, at long last, he was being recognized as one of the premier basketball players in NBA history. It was an honor he felt that he deserved. The first call of congratulations came from basketball legend and former teammate Oscar Robertson. Dandridge played in the NBA for thirteen seasons and won two championships during his career.
Awards and Honors
- Dandridge was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team along with his teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Jo Jo White, at the conclusion of the 1969-70 season.
- In 1971, Bob teamed with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA championship. They swept the Baltimore Bullets, led by Wes Unseld, Earl Monroe, and Gus Johnson, in the Finals.
- Dandridge won his second NBA championship in 1978 as the Baltimore Bullets defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 4-3 in a tightly contested series. The Bullets were led by Dandridge, Wes Unseld, and Elvin Hayes while the SuperSonics featured Dennis Johnson, Jack Sikma, and Gus Williams.
- Bob was selected to play in the NBA All-Star game four times during his career: 1973, 1975, 1976, and 1979.
- In 1978-79, Dandridge was chosen as NBA All-Defensive First Team and All-NBA Second Team.
Points of Interest
- In his senior season at Norfolk State, Dandridge averaged 32.3 points and 17.0 rebounds per game.
- Milwaukee drafted Bob with the 45th pick in the 4th round of the 1969 NBA Draft. To get a future Hall of Famer that late in the draft was a steal for the Bucks.
- After eight years with the Bucks, Dandridge signed with the Washington Bullets which allowed him to play closer to home. He grew up in Richmond and played his college basketball at Norfolk State University, both in nearby Virginia.
- In the 1970’s, Bob scored more points in the NBA Finals than any other player. He played in 23 Finals games and scored 450 points, good for an average of over 19 points per game.
- Dandridge, who finished his NBA career in 1982, had to wait 39 years before being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He was selected by the Veteran’s Committee which only considers players who have been retired for 35 years or more.
Statistics
Bob Dandridge Statistics
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