men_s_basketball:robert_byrd
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Robert Byrd #43
Position: Forward
Height: 6'6“
Weight: 180 lbs.
Born:
Hometown: Chicago, IL
High School: Phillips H.S.
High School Career
Byrd was chosen as the 1976 Chicago Co-Prep Player of the Year (shared with Illinois' Levi Cobb).
He led Phillips High to a 44-game winning streak during his sophomore and junior seasons.
Marquette Career
| G | MIN | MPG | FG | FGA | FG% | FT | FTA | FT% | REB | RPG | PF | AST | PTS | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976-77 Marquette | 12 | 42 | 3.5 | 4 | 14 | 0.286 | 1 | 4 | 0.250 | 8 | 0.7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0.8 |
Byrd averaged 11.7 points per game and was named team captain on the 1979-80 squad. He also led the team in rebounding (10 rpg) that season.
All-Time Senior Season Rankings
- 5th, Rebounds (269)
- 5th, Rebounding Average (10)
Personal Notes
Byrd founded a Milwaukee choice school, Bridging The Gap Learning Center, on N. 17th and W. State Sts. He also started an inner city golf program, First Tee of Wisconsin.
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