History of Robert Morris (basketball) in Timeline
Robert Bruce Morris was an American basketball coach and former collegiate athlete. He coached the Providence Steamrollers in the BAA during the 1946-47 season, amassing a 28-32 record. Following this, he led Brown University's men's basketball team from 1947 to 1954, achieving a 61-87 record. Notably, Joe Paterno, the future College Football Hall of Fame coach, played under Morris at Brown, earning two varsity letters during his time on the team.
November 3, 1902: Robert Morris Born
Robert Bruce Morris was born on November 3, 1902. He later became an American basketball head coach and collegiate athlete.
1946: Providence Steamrollers Coach
In 1946, Robert Morris became the head coach for the Providence Steamrollers, a Basketball Association of America team.
1947: Brown University Coach
In 1947, Robert Morris started guiding Brown University's men's basketball team.
1954: End of Brown University Coaching
In 1954, Robert Morris concluded his tenure as the coach of Brown University's men's basketball team.
November 1986: Robert Morris Death
In November 1986, Robert Bruce Morris passed away. He was a former basketball head coach and collegiate athlete.
1987: Inducted into Hall of Fame
In 1987, Robert Morris was inducted into East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's athletic hall of fame.
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