Jim Fritsche
James A. Fritsche (December 10, 1931 – February 28, 2019) was an American professional basketball player.[1] Fritsche was selected in the first round of the 1953 NBA draft (7th overall) by the Minneapolis Lakers after a collegiate career at Hamline University.[1] He played two seasons for three teams, the Lakers, Baltimore Bullets and Fort Wayne Pistons.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 10, 1931 Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Died | February 28, 2019 (aged 87) Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Humboldt (Saint Paul, Minnesota) |
| College | Hamline (1949–1953) |
| NBA draft | 1953 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1953–1955 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 19, 21, 8 |
| Career history | |
| 1953–1954 | Minneapolis Lakers |
| 1954 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1954–1955 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 326 (3.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 249 (3.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 77 (0.9 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Fritsche died on February 28, 2019 at age 87.[2]
References
- Jim Fritsche. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 14, 2013.
- "HU Hall of Famer Jim Fritsche passes away". Hamline Pipers. March 2, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
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