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]
Personal information | |
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Born | December 10, 1931 Saint Paul, Minnesota |
Died | February 28, 2019(2019-02-28) (aged 87) Saint Paul, Minnesota |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Humboldt (Saint Paul, Minnesota) |
College | Hamline (1949–1953) |
NBA draft | 1953 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall |
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
Playing career | 1953–1955 |
Position | Power forward / Center |
Number | 19, 21, 8 |
Career history | |
1953–1954 | Minneapolis Lakers |
1954 | Baltimore Bullets |
1954–1955 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 326 (3.9 ppg) |
Rebounds | 249 (3.0 rpg) |
Assists | 77 (0.9 apg) |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Fritsche died on February 28, 2019 at age 87.[2]
1953 NBA draft | |
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Territorial pick | |
First round | |
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