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'''Oliver Leon Robinson''' (Born [[March 13]], [[1960]] in [[Birmingham]]) is an Alabama State Representative and a | '''Oliver Leon Robinson''' (Born [[March 13]], [[1960]] in [[Birmingham]]) is an Alabama State Representative and a star player on [[UAB Blazers|UAB]]'s inaugural basketball team. | ||
Robinson grew up in [[Gate City]] and graduated from [[Woodlawn High School]] in [[1978]]. He was recruited by several out of state schools, including Florida State, but chose (at his mother's insistence) to stay close to home, becoming the first four-year signee for [[Gene Bartow]]'s [[UAB Blazers]] basketball program. | Robinson grew up in [[Gate City]] and graduated from [[Woodlawn High School]] in [[1978]]. He was recruited by several out of state schools, including Florida State, but chose (at his mother's insistence) to stay close to home, becoming the first four-year signee for [[Gene Bartow]]'s [[UAB Blazers]] basketball program. | ||
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Robinson played with an injured shoulder for his first two seasons and contributed little on the court. He came on strong at the end of his sophomore year and ended up setting several long-standing UAB records as he led the team to two NCAA tournament appearances, culminating in the Elite Eight in [[1982]]. That year he was the Sun Belt Conference's Player of the Year and an Honorable Mention AP All-American. | Robinson played with an injured shoulder for his first two seasons and contributed little on the court. He came on strong at the end of his sophomore year and ended up setting several long-standing UAB records as he led the team to two NCAA tournament appearances, culminating in the Elite Eight in [[1982]]. That year he was the Sun Belt Conference's Player of the Year and an Honorable Mention AP All-American. | ||
Robinson was the first UAB player to score 1,000 career points. | Robinson was the first UAB player to score 1,000 career points. His totals at UAB were 1,577 points (now 4th all-time), 420 rebounds, 290 assists (9th all-time), 176 steals (4th all-time), and 67 blocked shots (6th all-time). He also had 192 turnovers and committed 254 fouls. His career field goal percentage was 50.6% and he shot 74% from the free-throw line. | ||
Robinson was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2nd round (23rd overall) in the 1982 NBA Draft and appeared in 35 games during his lone season in the league. He finished with 101 points in 147 minutes on .361 shooting, including 30 of 45 free throws. He had 17 rebounds (6 on the offensive boards) and 21 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocked shots. He committed 18 fouls and gave up 13 turnovers in his NBA career. He later played for a year in the Continental Basketball Association and another year with the Athletes in Action touring team. He retired from the game after knee surgery in [[1984]]. | Robinson was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2nd round (23rd overall) in the 1982 NBA Draft and appeared in 35 games during his lone season in the league. He finished with 101 points in 147 minutes on .361 shooting, including 30 of 45 free throws. He had 17 rebounds (6 on the offensive boards) and 21 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocked shots. He committed 18 fouls and gave up 13 turnovers in his NBA career. He later played for a year in the Continental Basketball Association and another year with the Athletes in Action touring team. He retired from the game after knee surgery in [[1984]]. | ||
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Robinson returned to school and completed a bachelor of science in urban affairs at UAB. He was hired to manage [[AmSouth Bank]]'s Office of Community Affairs with the title of vice-president. In [[1994]] he and his wife started [[Robinson & Robinson Communications]], a community relations consulting firm which publishes the ''[[Community Reinvestor]]'' magazine. Robinson also founded [[ABI Capital Management]], a bond underwriting and capital projects consultant. He left AmSouth in [[1999]] to focus on his other work. | Robinson returned to school and completed a bachelor of science in urban affairs at UAB. He was hired to manage [[AmSouth Bank]]'s Office of Community Affairs with the title of vice-president. In [[1994]] he and his wife started [[Robinson & Robinson Communications]], a community relations consulting firm which publishes the ''[[Community Reinvestor]]'' magazine. Robinson also founded [[ABI Capital Management]], a bond underwriting and capital projects consultant. He left AmSouth in [[1999]] to focus on his other work. | ||
He participated in the 1991 [[Leadership Birmingham]] class and was elected as a Democrat to the [[Alabama House of Representatives]], [[Alabama House District 58|District 58]], in [[1998]]. He was re-elected in [[2000]] and [[2004]]. | He participated in the 1991 [[Leadership Birmingham]] class and was elected as a Democrat to the [[Alabama House of Representatives]], [[Alabama House District 58|District 58]], in [[1998]]. He was re-elected in [[2000]] and [[2004]]. In [[2008]] he was inducted into the [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]]. | ||
Robinson and his wife Sakina have three children, Amanda, Adrianna and Oliver III. They are members of [[Bethel Baptist Church]] in [[West End]]. | Robinson and his wife Sakina have three children, Amanda, Adrianna and Oliver III. They are members of [[Bethel Baptist Church]] in [[West End]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Segrest, Doug (December 2, 2007) "McNeal, Carr, Holloway, Mincher, Robinson, Lowery, Byrd, Wilson enter Alabama Sports Hall of Fame." ''Birmingham News''. | * Segrest, Doug (December 2, 2007) "McNeal, Carr, Holloway, Mincher, Robinson, Lowery, Byrd, Wilson enter Alabama Sports Hall of Fame." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Segrest, Doug (May 30, 2008) "Oliver Robinson to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 08:56, 30 May 2008
Oliver Leon Robinson (Born March 13, 1960 in Birmingham) is an Alabama State Representative and a star player on UAB's inaugural basketball team.
Robinson grew up in Gate City and graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1978. He was recruited by several out of state schools, including Florida State, but chose (at his mother's insistence) to stay close to home, becoming the first four-year signee for Gene Bartow's UAB Blazers basketball program.
Robinson played with an injured shoulder for his first two seasons and contributed little on the court. He came on strong at the end of his sophomore year and ended up setting several long-standing UAB records as he led the team to two NCAA tournament appearances, culminating in the Elite Eight in 1982. That year he was the Sun Belt Conference's Player of the Year and an Honorable Mention AP All-American.
Robinson was the first UAB player to score 1,000 career points. His totals at UAB were 1,577 points (now 4th all-time), 420 rebounds, 290 assists (9th all-time), 176 steals (4th all-time), and 67 blocked shots (6th all-time). He also had 192 turnovers and committed 254 fouls. His career field goal percentage was 50.6% and he shot 74% from the free-throw line.
Robinson was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2nd round (23rd overall) in the 1982 NBA Draft and appeared in 35 games during his lone season in the league. He finished with 101 points in 147 minutes on .361 shooting, including 30 of 45 free throws. He had 17 rebounds (6 on the offensive boards) and 21 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocked shots. He committed 18 fouls and gave up 13 turnovers in his NBA career. He later played for a year in the Continental Basketball Association and another year with the Athletes in Action touring team. He retired from the game after knee surgery in 1984.
Robinson returned to school and completed a bachelor of science in urban affairs at UAB. He was hired to manage AmSouth Bank's Office of Community Affairs with the title of vice-president. In 1994 he and his wife started Robinson & Robinson Communications, a community relations consulting firm which publishes the Community Reinvestor magazine. Robinson also founded ABI Capital Management, a bond underwriting and capital projects consultant. He left AmSouth in 1999 to focus on his other work.
He participated in the 1991 Leadership Birmingham class and was elected as a Democrat to the Alabama House of Representatives, District 58, in 1998. He was re-elected in 2000 and 2004. In 2008 he was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.
Robinson and his wife Sakina have three children, Amanda, Adrianna and Oliver III. They are members of Bethel Baptist Church in West End.
References
- Segrest, Doug (December 2, 2007) "McNeal, Carr, Holloway, Mincher, Robinson, Lowery, Byrd, Wilson enter Alabama Sports Hall of Fame." Birmingham News
- Segrest, Doug (May 30, 2008) "Oliver Robinson to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame." Birmingham News
External links
- Robinson bio at legislature.state.al.us
- Robinson profile at uab.edu