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Hot Rod Hundley was born on 26 October, 1934 in Charleston, West Virginia, U.S., is an American basketball player and TV broadcaster. Discover Hot Rod Hundley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
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Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
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2015 |
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Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
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United States
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Hot Rod Hundley Height, Weight & Measurements
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Hot Rod Hundley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hot Rod Hundley worth at the age of 81 years old? Hot Rod Hundley’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Hot Rod Hundley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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Rodney Clark "Hot Rod" Hundley (October 26, 1934 – March 27, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and television broadcaster.
Hundley played for West Virginia University from 1954 to 1957.
The Mountaineers made their first NCAA appearance and three total appearances between 1955 and 1957.
During his junior year, Hundley averaged 26.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.
He scored more than 40 points in a game six times, which led to the Mountaineers scoring over 100 points in nine games.
The Mountaineers were ranked No. 20 in the nation in 1955 and No. 4 in 1956.
Hundley holds a varsity school record with 54 points in a single game against Furman and holds a freshman team record of 62 points against Ohio.
As a sophomore in 1955, Hundley averaged 23.7 points per game and 8.1 rebounds in 30 games, 27 of which he started.
Hundley scored 24 points against Wake Forest, then followed up with 30 against Alabama.
He then scored another 47 points against Wake Forest two games later.
He then followed up with 24 points against Cornell then 38 points against NYU.
Two games later, he scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds against Carnegie Tech.
Then he followed that up three games later with 30 points against VMI.
He then had 17 points against Virginia Tech and 25 points with 11 rebounds against Pittsburgh in the Backyard Brawl.
He then scored 35 points in a loss to Duke, had 21 against Penn State, 28 against Washington & Lee, 23 against William & Mary, and 35 points with 13 rebounds against Pitt.
He followed the five-game stretch with 39 points and 10 rebounds against George Washington, then 25 points and 7 rebounds against Rutgers.
He then had 27 points and 9 rebounds against VMI, 27 points and 12 rebounds against Washington & Lee, and then 30 points and 12 rebounds against George Washington.
In the Southern Conference tournament, Hundley had the opportunity to set the tournament scoring record with two free throws in the final seconds of a game against George Washington with the Mountaineers already having the game won.
However, Hundley shot a hook shot and a behind-the-back shot that both resulted in air balls.
As a junior in 1956, Hundley set a career-high with 26.6 points & 13.1 rebounds per game.
Hundley's first six games of the season had scores of 34 points, 20 points, 27 points, 40 points, 20 points, and 21 points.
He then had games of 23 points and 29 points against Columbia and Washington & Lee.
He followed up with 17 points & 9 rebounds against Villanova, 25 points & 10 rebounds against La Salle, then a career-game of 24 points, 26 rebounds & 9 assists against VMI.
He then had 28 points against Carnegie Tech and 29 points, 5 rebounds & 4 assists against Penn State.
He followed it up with 29 points against Pittsburgh in the Backyard Brawl, 35 points & 6 rebounds against Furman, 28 points against VMI, and then 25 points & 24 rebounds against Richmond.
He followed up with 25 points against Penn State and 28 points, 13 rebounds & 7 assists against Virginia Tech.
He continued with 38 points against William & Mary, 40 points & 13 rebounds against St. John's, 31 points & 13 rebounds against William & Mary, and then 40 points & 7 rebounds against Pitt.
He then had a season-high 42 points & 9 rebounds against Furman, then 26 points against Richmond.
Hundley was the number 1 pick of the 1957 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals out of West Virginia University.
In 2003, Hundley received the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hundley's life revolved around the game of basketball.
His love and talent for the game led him to achieve honors in high school and most notably during his college years.
At West Virginia University, Hundley played to packed crowds at the Old Field House.
His dribbling antics and daredevil maneuvers on the floor led to his popular nickname, "Hot Rod".
He later was a broadcaster for the Utah Jazz.
Hundley was raised by various families in Charleston, West Virginia.
In high school, Hundley lived alone.
A native of Charleston, West Virginia, Hundley showed evident talent for the game during his youth.
At Charleston High School in West Virginia he averaged 30 points per game, breaking the state's four-year scoring record in just three years.
He was offered many scholarships to universities.