Robert Traylor

Who they were

Personal life and death In 2007, Traylor pleaded guilty to tax evasion and was sentenced to three years' probation. [ 1 ] On May 11, 2011, Traylor had been talking to his wife Raye on the phone; the connection was suddenly lost, so she alerted team officials to investigate. Traylor was found dead at his apartment in Isla Verde , Puerto Rico, of an apparent massive heart attack . [ 2 ] He was survived by Raye and his two sons at the time of his death. [ 3 ]

Robert DeShaun "Tractor" Traylor was an American professional basketball player. He got his nickname because of his hulking frame. Traylor was the sixth pick in the 1998 NBA draft and played seven seasons in the league. He averaged 4.8 points per game, mainly as a reserve center and power forward.

Early life

Educated at: University of Michigan and Murray-Wright High School.

Path and career

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Why this date

Robert Traylor appears on our May 11 calendar for 2011 as a death entry.