John A. Pilch (July 11, 1925 – June 14, 1991) was a National Basketball Association (NBA) player. He played basketball at the University of Wyoming from 1947–50. During that time, he was Wyoming's leading scorer. In his senior season, John averaged 11.5 points per game and was selected as an All-American basketball player.[1] John was drafted in the second round of the 1950 NBA Draft by the Baltimore Bullets. He played in one NBA season with the Minneapolis Lakers, 0.6 points and 1 rebound per game.[2] In 1999, John was posthumously inducted into the University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame.[1]
![]() Pilch at Wyoming. | |
Personal information | |
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Born | (1925-07-11)July 11, 1925 Sheridan, Wyoming |
Died | June 14, 1991(1991-06-14) (aged 65) |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Hot Springs County (Thermopolis, Wyoming) |
College | Wyoming (1946–1950) |
NBA draft | 1950 / Round: 2 / Pick: 14th overall |
Selected by the Baltimore Bullets | |
Position | Forward |
Number | 18 |
Career history | |
1951–1952 | Minneapolis Lakers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
1950 NBA draft | |
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Territorial pick | |
First round | |
Second round |