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]

Jim Fritsche
Personal information
BornDecember 10, 1931
Saint Paul, Minnesota
DiedFebruary 28, 2019(2019-02-28) (aged 87)
Saint Paul, Minnesota
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolHumboldt (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
CollegeHamline (1949–1953)
NBA draft1953 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
Playing career1953–1955
PositionPower forward / Center
Number19, 21, 8
Career history
1953–1954Minneapolis Lakers
1954Baltimore Bullets
1954–1955Fort Wayne Pistons
Career NBA statistics
Points326 (3.9 ppg)
Rebounds249 (3.0 rpg)
Assists77 (0.9 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Fritsche died on February 28, 2019 at age 87.[2]

References

  1. Jim Fritsche. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 14, 2013.
  2. "HU Hall of Famer Jim Fritsche passes away". Hamline Pipers. March 2, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2019.


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