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Bob Hurley was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States on July 3, 1947. Bob Hurley is a basketball coach. That works out to 79 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Saint Peter's University. Recorded honors include New Jersey Hall of Fame (2012).
My Take
Bob Hurley is the kind of figure I admire far more than most professional champions. From a now-closed high school in Jersey City, he built a dynasty: 26 state titles over 39 years, over a thousand wins, five undefeated teams, and a 2012 Hall of Fame induction. But the numbers undersell him. Coaching at the high school level meant he was shaping kids at their most formative, not just winning games but redirecting lives in a tough city. I measure a coach less by trophies than by the people he sends into the world, and by that standard Hurley is a giant.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Hurley
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・ハーリー
- Reading
- ぼぶ・はーりー
- Born
- July 3, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- basketball coach
2. Background
- University
- Saint Peter's University
Awards & achievements
- 2012 New Jersey Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Hurley
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3641304
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Hurley born?
Born July 3, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Bob Hurley from?
Bob Hurley is from Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
What does Bob Hurley do?
Bob Hurley works as basketball coach.
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