Bob Wade (basketball)
Wade in 1988 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 9, 1944 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Morgan State University |
| Playing career | |
| 1968 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1969 | Washington Redskins |
| 1970 | Denver Broncos |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1975–1986 | Dunbar HS |
| 1986–1989 | Maryland |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 272–24 (High School) 36–50 (College) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| USA Today Coach of the Year – 1983 | |
Robert Pernell Wade (born December 9, 1944) is an American former professional football player and college basketball coach. He was the men's college basketball head coach for the University of Maryland (1986–1989), as well as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).
He was also the athletics coordinator of the Baltimore City Public School System from 1996 to 2015.