Doug Kistler

Douglas C. Kistler (March 21, 1938 – February 29, 1980) was an American basketball player. He attended Wayne High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania.[1]

Doug Kistler
Personal information
Born(1938-03-21)March 21, 1938
DiedFebruary 29, 1980(1980-02-29) (aged 41)
Charlotte, North Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolRadnor (Wayne, Pennsylvania)
CollegeDuke (1958–1961)
NBA draft1961 / Round: 3 / Pick: 26th overall
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Playing career1961–1962
PositionForward
Number5
Career history
1961–1962New York Knicks
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'9" (2.06 m), 210 lb (95 kg) power forward, Kistler played at Duke University from 1959 to 1961, earning the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament Most Valuable Player Award in 1960.[2] Kistler was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 3rd round (3rd pick, 26th overall) of the 1961 NBA Draft.[1] He played five games for the New York Knicks during the 1961–62 NBA season and averaged 1.6 points per game.[1]

Kistler died in an automobile accident in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1980.[3]

References

  1. Doug Kistler at dukeupdate.com
  2. Known Deceased Basketball Individuals at APBR.org


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