Bob Feerick
Washington Capitols & San Francisco Warriors Head Coach | NBA Executive | NBA Player
Bob Feerick was born on January 2, 1920, in San Francisco, California. He played college basketball at Santa Clara University before beginning his professional career with the Washington Capitols.
Feerick later served as head coach of the Capitols during the 1949-1950 season while also appearing as a player. More than a decade later, he returned to the sideline as head coach of the San Francisco Warriors for the 1962-1963 season.
After his coaching career, Feerick also worked as an executive with the Warriors franchise.
Coach Feerick passed away on June 8, 1976, at the age of 56.
- Overall Coaching Record: 63-85
Coaching Career
Bob Feerick became head coach of the Washington Capitols for the 1949-1950 NBA season after Red Auerbach left the franchise.
Washington went 32-36 and finished third in the Eastern Division. The Capitols reached the playoffs but were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Division Semifinals.
Feerick was also a member of the Washington roster during the season, making his only season as Capitols head coach part of the final stage of his playing career.
Notable Players Coached
- Bones McKinney
- 1949 All-BAA Second Team
- Future Washington Capitols head coach
Feerick returned to NBA head coaching with the San Francisco Warriors for the 1962-1963 season, the franchise’s first season after moving from Philadelphia to San Francisco.
The Warriors finished 31-49 and placed fourth in the Western Division, missing the playoffs.
The season ended Feerick’s NBA head coaching career. He finished with a combined 63-85 regular-season record between Washington and San Francisco.
Notable Players Coached
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- 4× NBA MVP
- 13× NBA All-Star
- 2× NBA champion
- Guy Rodgers
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
- 4× NBA All-Star