Bob Houbregs
Inducted:
1987
Player Stats
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
Born
March 12, 1932
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Died
May 28, 2014
Olympia, Washington, U.S.
Position
Power forward
Centre
College
Washington (1950–1953)
Bob Houbregs was a versatile forward-center known for his scoring ability, rebounding, and leadership during the 1950s. A standout at the University of Washington, Houbregs led the Huskies to the 1953 NCAA championship game and was named a consensus All-American before being drafted by the Milwaukee Hawks.
Houbregs played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Hawks, Baltimore Bullets, Boston Celtics, and Fort Wayne/Detroit Pistons. Known for his basketball IQ and fundamental skills, Houbregs contributed to the game both on and off the court, later serving in scouting and executive roles.
His overall impact, combining collegiate excellence and professional contributions, earned him induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987.
Houbregs' Awards and Honors
- Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1953)
- Consensus First-Team All-American (1953)
- 3× First-team All-PCC (1951–1953)
- 3× All-Pacific Coast Conference First Team (1951–1953)
- NCAA Tournament Leading Scorer (1953)
- 25 Retired by the Washington Huskies
- Inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame (2000)
- Versatile forward-center in early NBA
NBA Teams
Baltimore Bullets (1953–1954)
Boston Celtics (1954)
Fort Wayne / Detroit Pistons (1954–1958)
NBA Draft
1953: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Milwaukee Hawks
Number Worn
10, 14, 20, 8, 17
NBA Stats
Seasons:
5 (1953–1958)
Games Played:
281
Points:
2,611 (9.3 ppg)
Rebounds:
1,552 (5.5 rpg)
Assists:
500 (1.8 apg)
Field Goal(%):
40.4
Free Throw(%):
72.1
Playoff Game:
23