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Robert Traylor was born on February 1, 1977 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Robert Traylor was listed as a basketball player. Death is recorded on May 11, 2011, at the age of 34. Schooling on record includes Murray-Wright High School and University of Michigan. The listed height was 204 cm.
My Take
Robert Traylor stays with me as both a basketball memory and a human tragedy. Nicknamed 'Tractor' for his hulking frame, he dominated at Michigan and entered the NBA with fanfare as the sixth pick in 1998. His 4.8-point career average reads modestly, but the steady, unglamorous work of a reserve big man deserves recognition too. Born in Detroit and standing 204 cm, he changed a court's geometry just by being on it. His death from a heart attack in 2011 at only 34 still saddens me deeply. I prefer to remember him not by his stat line but as a presence gone far too soon.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Traylor
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・トレイラー
- Reading
- ろばーと・とれいらー
- Born
- February 1, 1977 – May 11, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Height
- 204 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Murray-Wright High School
- University
- University of Michigan
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Traylor
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1862004
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Robert Traylor born?
Born February 1, 1977.
When did Robert Traylor die?
Died May 11, 2011, aged 34.
Where was Robert Traylor from?
Robert Traylor was from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What did Robert Traylor do?
Robert Traylor worked as basketball player.
How tall was Robert Traylor?
Robert Traylor was 204 cm.
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