Frederick Daniel Fechtman (August 10, 1910 – July 11, 1991) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Indianapolis Kautskys in three games during the 1937–38 season.[1][3] Fechtman had never played an organized game of basketball before playing for Indiana University, and at the time he was enrolled he was the tallest person at the school.[2] Later in life he became a high school coach and school superintendent.[2]
![]() Fechtman, circa 1936 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Indianapolis, Indiana | August 10, 1910
Died | July 11, 1991 Indianapolis, Indiana | (aged 80)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Indiana (1933–1937) |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1937 | Indianapolis Kautskys |
As coach: | |
1943–1945 | Greencastle HS |
References
edit- ^ a b "Fred Fechtman NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Fred Fechtman". Peach Basket Society. August 20, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ^ "Fred Fechtman Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved September 9, 2019.