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Bob Morse
	Bob Morse, while playing with Ignis Varese, 1973. (Photo Meazza)
Personal information
Born	January 4, 1951 (age 73); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	Kennett; (Kennett Square, Pennsylvania)
College	Penn (1969–1972)
NBA draft	1972: 3rd round, 32nd overall pick
	Selected by the Buffalo Braves
Playing career	1972–1986
Position	Small forward / Power forward
Number	9
Career history
1972–1981	Pallacanestro Varese
1981–1984	Olympique Antibes
1984–1986	Pallacanestro Reggiana
Career highlights and awards
	FIBA's 50 Greatest Players (1991); 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008); FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (1973); 3× EuroLeague champion (1973, 1975, 1976); 2× EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer (1975, 1976); FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1980); 4× Italian League champion (1973, 1974, 1977, 1978); Italian Cup winner (1973); 6× Italian League Top Scorer (1973–1975, 1979–1981); Second-team All-American – NABC (1972); First-team All-Ivy League (1972);
Career LBA statistics
Points	9,775
	Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

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Robert "Bob" Morse (born January 4, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player. He was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991. In 2008, Morse was chosen as one of the 50 most influential personalities in European club basketball, over the previous half-century.^[1]

High school

Morse attended Kennett High School, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, where he played high school basketball. He was a prolific scorer for the Pennsylvania high school.

College career

Morse graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972, after playing college basketball with the Penn Quakers. He led the team in scoring in each of the three seasons, from 1969–70 to 1971–72, in which Penn's won-lost record was 78–6, including two NCAA Elite Eight appearances. He co-captained the 1972 squad, along with Corky Calhoun, and was awarded the Class of 1915 Award, as the outstanding student-athlete of the Class of 1972. Morse was elected to the Philadelphia Big Five Hall of Fame in 1977.^[2]

Club playing career

Morse's tremendous scoring ability helped the great Italian League club, Pallacanestro Varese to win three EuroLeague championships in the 1970s (1973, 1975, and 1976), in seven consecutive EuroLeague Finals appearances, and to win four Italian League Championships (1973, 1974, 1977, 1978). Morse led the Italian League in scoring for six seasons.^[3] His career averages for 11 seasons played in the Italian League were 27.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. He shot 60.9% from the field, 85.9% from the free throw line, and 54.5% from three-point distance.^[4]

Post-playing career

In 2007, Morse earned a Master of Arts in the Italian language, from the University of Virginia. In 2009, in recognition of his contributions on and off the court, the City Council of Varese, Italy, made Morse an honorary citizen of the city.^[5] In 2016, after nine years of teaching Italian at Saint Mary's College (Indiana), Morse retired. He currently resides in Portland, Oregon.

References

^ 50 GREATEST CONTRIBUTORS LIST PLAYERS.
^ Robert Morse.
^ Italian League Statistical Leaders https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lega_Basket_Serie_A_statistical_leaders
^ ALMANACCO 581-612 TOP 50 2010a.indd Italian League Statistics Bob Morse Template:It icon.
^ Varese, Italy, Honorary Citizenship.

External links

[1] 50 GREATEST CONTRIBUTORS LIST PLAYERS.

[2] Robert Morse.

[3] Italian League Statistical Leaders https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lega_Basket_Serie_A_statistical_leaders

[4] ALMANACCO 581-612 TOP 50 2010a.indd Italian League Statistics Bob Morse Template:It icon.

[5] Varese, Italy, Honorary Citizenship.

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 ==Post-playing career==
-In 2007, Morse earned a [[Master of Arts]] in the [[Italian language]], from the [[University of Virginia]]. In 2009, in recognition of his contributions on and off the court, the City Council of [[Varese, Italy]], made Morse an honorary citizen of the city.<ref>[http://www.repubblica.it/ultimora/24ore/nazionale/news-dettaglio/3669579 Varese, Italy, Honorary Citizenship.]</ref> In 2016, after nine years of teaching Italian at ['[Saint Mary's College (Indiana)]], Morse retired. He currently resides in [[Portland, Oregon]].
+In 2007, Morse earned a [[Master of Arts]] in the [[Italian language]], from the [[University of Virginia]]. In 2009, in recognition of his contributions on and off the court, the City Council of [[Varese, Italy]], made Morse an honorary citizen of the city.<ref>[http://www.repubblica.it/ultimora/24ore/nazionale/news-dettaglio/3669579 Varese, Italy, Honorary Citizenship.]</ref> In 2016, after nine years of teaching Italian at [[Saint Mary's College (Indiana)]], Morse retired. He currently resides in [[Portland, Oregon]].
 ==References==