Robert "Sonny" Wood (December 31, 1922 – July 11, 1970) was an American professional

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and minor league baseball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Dayton Rens during the 1948–49 season and averaged 6.7 points per game. He also competed in independent leagues and the American Basketball League. Wood served in the

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