Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Robert M. "Bob" Hopkins

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

1. Robert M. "Bob" Hopkins Marker

Inscription.
Mr. Robert M. "Bob” Hopkins was an American basketball player and coach. He played college basketball at Grambling State University where he scored 3,759 points (averaging 29.8 pointed per game in his career). One of his cousins, Grambling publicist Collie J. Nicholson, helped the Tigers recruit Hopkins. Later, he played in the National Basketball Association for four seasons with the Syracuse Nationals. He eventually coached the Seattle Supersonics of the NBA during part of the 1977-78 season, posting a 5-17 record before being replaced by Lenny Wilkins. Bob Hopkins was a legend at Grambling State University for his basketball & coaching achievements.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 32° 32.275′ N, 92° 42.826′ W. Marker is in Grambling, Louisiana, in Lincoln Parish. Marker can be reached from Legends Avenue (State Highway 149) 0.3 miles south of Interstate 20, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grambling LA 71245, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Howard Davis (here, next to this marker); Ralph Allen Garr (here, next to this marker); Ernest Ladd (here, next to this marker); Mr. Earnest "Earnie" Miles (here,

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next to this marker); The Honorable Pinkie Carolyn Wilkerson (here, next to this marker); Calvin A. Wilkerson (here, next to this marker); Charlene S. Greene (here, next to this marker); Rosetta Hill Days (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grambling.

More about this marker. Located in the Grambling Walk of Fame/Legends Square.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

2. Robert M. "Bob" Hopkins Marker

Legends Square/Walk of Fame Archway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, May 14, 2020

3. Legends Square/Walk of Fame Archway

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.