Leo Katkaveck
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BornApril 17, 1923
Manchester, Connecticut, U.S.
Manchester, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 2006 (aged 83)
Greenville, North Carolina, U.S.
Greenville, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1923 Manchester, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 2006 (aged 83) Greenville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Manchester (Manchester, Connecticut) |
| College | NC State (1941–1942, 1945–1948) |
| BAA draft | 1948: — round, — |
| Drafted by | Washington Capitols |
| Playing career | 1948–1950 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1948–1950 | Washington Capitols |
| Career BAA/NBA statistics | |
| Points | 457 (4.3 ppg) |
| Assists | 136 (1.3 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Leo Frank Katkaveck (April 17, 1923 – May 6, 2006) was an American professional basketball and baseball player.[1] Katkaveck was selected in the 1948 BAA draft by the Washington Capitols after a collegiate career at North Carolina State.[1] He played for the Capitols in 1948–49 and 1949–50 before retiring from basketball.[1]
Katkaveck was also a minor league baseball player.[2] Between 1948 and 1951, he played for the Warsaw Red Sox, Raleigh Capitals, Goldsboro Goldbugs, and Roanoke Rapids Jays.[2]
