University of Arizona center Bob Elliott (55) tosses a pass during the UA vs. Wyoming basketball game in McKale Center on Jan. 31, 1976.
Graduated from UA in: 1977
Why he's famous: Sports — basketball
Notable accomplishment: Elliott, a former UA basketball standout and NBA player, was recently honored by members of Greater Tucson Leadership as Man of the Year. A longtime civic leader, Elliott was honored for his integrity, leadership abilities and contributions to the community.
Elliott has served in at least 13 leadership roles in groups, including the Tucson Airport Authority, the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Tucson Urban League. He recently published a book titled “Tucson, A Basketball Town.”
Between 1999-2003, he also lent his voice to the video game NBA Live as a color commentator.
