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Robert Francis (Bobby) Wanzer, also known as "Hooks" Wanzer (born June 4 1921 in Brooklyn, New York) is a former basketball player and coach. A 6'0" guard, he played collegiately at Seton Hall University, and was selected by the Rochester Royals with the 10th pick in the 1948 BAA Draft. He played his entire nine-year career with the Royals, retiring from play after the end of the 1957 season. Wanzer was a five-time All-Star with the Royals, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. Wanzer was the first player to ever shoot over 90% from the free throw line in a season.
Wanzer would also coach the Royals as well. He was a player-coach for two years, and then (after the franchise moved to Cincinnati, Ohio) coached for another season.
On August 17, 2007 he was inducted into the United States Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame.


