William Chmielewski (born December 12, 1941) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Holy Redeemer High School, graduating in 1960. As a senior he helped Holy Redeemer capture the Class B state basketball championship.[1][2] Chmielewski then played basketball at the University of Dayton.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1941 Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Holy Redeemer (Detroit, Michigan) |
| College | Dayton (1961–1962) |
| NBA draft | 1964: 2nd round, 15th overall pick |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1962 | Trenton Colonials |
| 1962–1963 | Philadelphia Tapers |
| 1964–1965 | Muskogan Panthers |
| 1966–1967 | Battle Creek Braves |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Career
editChmielewski, who stood 6'10",[2] won the National Invitation Tournament in 1962 with the University of Dayton, and was named MVP of the tournament.[3] He left college after one season to get married, and signed with the Philadelphia Tapers in the American Basketball League.[4] In 1964, he was selected in the NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals, but has never played in the NBA.[5][6]
In 1964–1965 he played for the Muskogan Panthers. In 1966–1967 he played for the Battle Creek Braves. Both teams were in the North American Basketball League[7]
References
edit- ^ "Boys Basketball Yearly Champions". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "Michigan High School Basketball Record Book: Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Archdeacon, Tom (May 20, 2007). "MVP of 1962 NIT lets 'hard feelings' go". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "ABL 1961-62 Regular Season Statistics". The Association for Professional Basketball Research. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Bill Chmielewski Player Summary". basketball.realgm.com/. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Axelrod, Phil (June 8, 2005). "Ex-Dayton star keeps on playing". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Bill Chmielewski Player Profile". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
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