Ray Radziszewski

Raymond A. Radziszewski (born March 1, 1935) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Saint Joseph's Hawks.

Born (1935-03-01) March 1, 1935 (age 91)

Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)

Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)

High schoolFerris (Jersey City, New Jersey)

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Ray Radziszewski

Radziszewski at Hawk Hill in 2021
Personal information
Born	(1935-03-01) March 1, 1935 (age 91) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school	Ferris (Jersey City, New Jersey)
College	Saint Joseph's (1954–1957)
NBA draft	1957: 4th round, 30th overall pick
Drafted by	Philadelphia Warriors
Position	Forward
Number	19
Career history
1957	Philadelphia Warriors
1957–1958	Wilmington Jets
1960–1962	Wilkes-Barre Barons
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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Radziszewski attended James J. Ferris High School in Jersey City, New Jersey.^[1] He graduated at age 16 without any athletic scholarships. Working at a brokerage in New York City, he was playing on the company team when he was noticed by an alumnus of Saint Joseph's University, who arranged a tryout with coach Bill Ferguson of the school's basketball team. Already with a scholarship offer from Saint Michael's College in hand, Radziszewski then received one from Saint Joseph's, which he accepted.^[2] He averaged 14.3 points and 15.5 reboiunds as a senior with the Hawks.^[1][3][4]

Radziszewski was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in the fourth round of the 1957 NBA draft with the 30th overall pick.^[3][5] He appeared in one NBA game in his career, recording two rebounds and one assist, before he was released.^[1][5] Afterwards, he signed with the Wilmington Jets of the Eastern Professional Basketball League.^[6] He later joined the Army, where he played basketball on service teams.^[7][8]