Hot Rod Hundley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hot Rod Hundley

American professional basketball player and television broadcaster

Date of Birth: 26-Oct-1934

Place of Birth: Charleston, West Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 27-Mar-2015

Profession: journalist, basketball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Rodney Clark "Hot Rod" Hundley (October 26, 1934 – March 27, 2015) was an American professional basketball player and television broadcaster.
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 became known as a broadcaster for the Utah Jazz.