John Pilch
American basketball player
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John A. Pilch (July 11, 1925 – June 14, 1991) was an American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Wyoming Cowboys from 1947 to 1950. During that time, he was Wyoming's leading scorer. In his senior season, Pilch 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]
BornJuly 11, 1925
Sheridan, Wyoming, U.S.
DiedJune 14, 1991 (aged 65)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Pilch at Wyoming | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 11, 1925 Sheridan, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | June 14, 1991 (aged 65) |
| 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: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Baltimore Bullets |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 18 |
| Career history | |
| 1951–1952 | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Source[2]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951–52 | Minneapolis | 9 | 4.6 | .100 | .500 | 1.0 | .2 | .6 |