Bob Kessler

Robert “R” Kessler is an American former college basketball standout for the Maryland Terrapins. He played for the school for three seasons, from 1953–54 to 1955–56, and scored 1,266 points and grabbed 849 rebounds in his career. Kessler was named to the All-ACC Second Team in his final two seasons while averaging over 20 points per game each year. He led the Terrapins in rebounding both seasons, and after his collegiate career was over, Kessler was selected as the 14th overall pick in the 1956 NBA draft by the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons. He never played in the league, however. Later on he would get enshrined into the University of Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the 2007 class. He is currently a scout for Cheyenne East High School in Cheyenne, WY, USA.

For the Purdue basketball player, see Robert Kessler.
Bob Kessler
Personal information
BornAlexandria, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolGeorge Washington
(Alexandria, Virginia)
CollegeMaryland (1953–1956)
NBA draft1956: 2nd round, 14th overall pick
Selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons
PositionSmall forward
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Second-team All-ACC (1955, 1956)
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

References
  • "Terps Announce Athletics Hall of Fame Class". UMTerps.com. University of Maryland, College Park. September 24, 2007. Archived from the original on May 15, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  • "Bob Kessler". TheDraftReview. 7 May 2007. Retrieved January 27, 2011.


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