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
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)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

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

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