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Bob Gale (basketball) was a professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1948 to 1954. He was born on April 22, 1925 in Queens, New York. Gale attended St. John's University, where he was a two-time All-American. He was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1948 NBA Draft and played for the Bullets, the Syracuse Nationals, and the Philadelphia Warriors during his six-year NBA career. Gale was known for his defensive prowess and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1953. He averaged 8.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game during his career. Gale retired from basketball in 1954 and went on to become a successful businessman. He was inducted into the St. John's University Hall of Fame in 1988. Gale was married to his wife, Mary, for over 50 years until his death in 2006. He was 50 years old at the time of his death. Gale's net worth at the time of his death is unknown.
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| Age | 50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born | 22 April, 1925 |
| Birthday | 22 April |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York |
| Date of death | (1975-05-29) |
| Died Place | Skokie, Illinois |
| Nationality | United States |
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Bob Gale (basketball) Height, Weight & Measurements
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Bob Gale (basketball) Net Worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
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| Source of Income | player |
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Timeline
Following his college career, Gale was drafted by the St. Louis Bombers in the 1948 BAA draft, however he never played in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) or the NBA. He played briefly for the New York Athletic Club and various barnstorming teams before entering business in 1950 with the Gold Seal Company. He was with the company for 25 years before dying unexpectedly due to a heart attack at age 50 on May 29, 1975 on a business trip in Skokie, Illinois.
After two years serving in the U.S. Navy, Gale returned to Cornell in 1946 to continue his college career and was named captain of the team. However, he sustained a knee injury that caused him to miss the majority of the season. Gale returned to the hardwood for the 1947–48 season and was again named captain. Gale was again named to the all-conference first team and was named a second-team All-American by the Helms Athletic Foundation. Following the season, Gale was named to the East squad of the college All-Star game.
Gale went to Andrew Jackson High School in New York City and came to Cornell in 1943 as part of a Naval training program. Due to the shortage of college-aged players brought about by World War II, Gale was one of many freshmen nationwide who were allowed to play despite NCAA eligibility rules of the day. He quickly captured the starting center spot for the Big Red. At the close of the season he was named to the All-Eastern Intercollegiate League team. Following the regular season, Gale's V-12 training program moved him to conference rival Dartmouth. Dartmouth had won the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League but had lost seven of its top ten players to military service. Gale was added as was Haggerty Award winner Dick McGuire from St. John's. The two newcomers joined All-American Aud Brindley to lead the Indians all the way to the national championship game, which they lost to Utah in overtime. Gale had a memorable performance in the team's opening game against Catholic University, leading Dartmouth in scoring with 17 points.
Robert W. Gale (April 22, 1925 – May 29, 1975) was an American basketball player. He was an All-American college player at Cornell and a first-round pick in the 1948 BAA draft.
