Jim Holstein
James H. Holstein (September 24, 1930 – December 16, 2007) was an American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1930 Hamilton, Ohio |
| Died | December 16, 2007 (aged 77) Bradenton, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hamilton Catholic (Hamilton, Ohio) |
| College | Cincinnati (1949–1952) |
| NBA draft | 1952 / Round: 6 / Pick: 59th overall |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Playing career | 1952–1956 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 13, 12, 10 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1952–1955 | Minneapolis Lakers |
| 1955–1956 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| As coach: | |
| 1961–1972 | Saint Joseph's (Indiana) |
| 1972–1977 | Ball State |
| Career highlights and awards | |
A 6'3" forward/guard from the University of Cincinnati, Holstein played four seasons (1952–1956) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers and Fort Wayne Pistons. He averaged 3.8 points per game and won two league championships with the Lakers.
Following his NBA career, Holstein was a college basketball coach; he spent 11 seasons at Saint Joseph's College in Rennsalear, Indiana, compiling a record of 130-138, .495. He hold the all-time wins record for the Pumas and is second in tenure (11 seasons).
He left Saint Joseph's to assume the head coaching job at Ball State University, where he finished with a record of 55-70, .440, over his 5-year tenure.[1][2][3]
References
- "James H. Holstein Obituary". Herald Tribune. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- "Jim Holstein (1952-1955) NBA Stats". PointAfter. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- "Former Minneapolis Laker Jim Holstein Passes Away at 77". NBA.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016.