Dave Piontek

David Vincent Piontek (August 27, 1934 – May 12, 2004) was an American professional basketball player.

Dave Piontek
Personal information
Born(1934-08-27)August 27, 1934
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 12, 2004(2004-05-12) (aged 69)
Scottsdale, Arizona
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolBethel Park
(Bethel Park, Pennsylvania)
CollegeXavier (1953–1956)
NBA draft1956 / Round: 3 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Rochester Royals
Playing career1956–1963
PositionPower forward / Center
Number5, 25, 12, 33, 61
Career history
19561960Rochester / Cincinnati Royals
19601961St. Louis Hawks
1961–1962Chicago Packers
1962–1963Cincinnati Royals
Career NBA statistics
Points2,955 (7.2 ppg)
Rebounds1,770 (4.3 rpg)
Assists478 (1.2 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'6" forward, Piontek played seven seasons (19561963) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Rochester Royals, Cincinnati Royals, St. Louis Hawks, and Chicago Packers. He averaged 7.2 points per game in his NBA career. He went to college at Xavier University (Cincinnati) and high school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.[1]

Notes

  1. Dave Piontek at basketball-reference.com.


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