Bob Lienhard (April 2, 1948 – September 22, 2018) was an American

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player for

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. He became the school's all-time leading rebounder with 1,116 career rebounds. He also holds the single season record with 396 rebounds, as well as the single game record with 32 rebounds. Lienhard was drafted by the

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's Phoenix Suns in the

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(10th pick of the 4th round, 61st overall). In 1970 he moved to Italy and played with Pallacanestro Cantu (1970–1978) with whom he won three

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, two European Cup Winner's Cup and one Intercontinental Cup.

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1948 births 2018 deaths American expatriate basketball people in Italy American men's basketball players Georgia Bulldogs basketball players Pallacanestro Cantù players Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball) Phoenix Suns draft picks Centers (basketball) {{UGeorgia-stub