Lee Robbins

Lee Roy Robbins (February 11, 1922 – April 8, 1968) was an American professional basketball player. He spent two seasons in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Providence Steam Rollers (1947–49). He attended the University of Colorado.

Lee Robbins

Robbins in 1948
Personal information
Born	(1922-02-11)February 11, 1922 Rockwall, Texas
Died	April 8, 1968(1968-04-08) (aged 46) Billings, Montana
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school	Greeley (Greeley, Colorado)
College	Colorado (1940–1942, 1945–1947)
BAA draft	1947: undrafted
Playing career	1947–1949
Position	Forward
Number	9, 7, 12
Career history
1947–1949	Providence Steamrollers
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Robbins was found shot and killed in Billings, Montana on April 8, 1968.^[1] Gary L. Quigg was convicted of killing Robbins after Robbins discovered him breaking into his car.^[2] Quigg was sentenced to life in prison^[3] but was paroled in 2006. Quigg had previously been released, but his parole had been revoked for drug and alcohol violations.^[4]

BAA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	FG%	Field-goal percentage
FT%	Free-throw percentage	APG	Assists per game
PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1947–48	Providence	31	.277	.548	.2	6.3
1948–49	Providence	16	.360	.647	.8	1.8
Career		47	.284	.564	.4	4.8