Bill Chmielewski
Personal information
Born (1941-12-12) December 12, 1941
Detroit, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolHoly Redeemer (Detroit, Michigan)
CollegeDayton (1961–1962)
NBA draft1964: 2nd round, 15th overall pick
Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
PositionCenter
Career history
1962Trenton Colonials
1962–1963Philadelphia Tapers
1964–1965Muskogan Panthers
1966–1967Battle Creek Braves
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

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.

Career

Chmielewski, 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

  1. ↑ "Boys Basketball Yearly Champions". Michigan High School Athletic Association. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Michigan High School Basketball Record Book: Hal Schram Mr. Basketball Award". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  3. ↑ Archdeacon, Tom (May 20, 2007). "MVP of 1962 NIT lets 'hard feelings' go". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  4. ↑ "ABL 1961-62 Regular Season Statistics". The Association for Professional Basketball Research. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Bill Chmielewski Player Summary". basketball.realgm.com/. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  6. ↑ Axelrod, Phil (June 8, 2005). "Ex-Dayton star keeps on playing". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Bill Chmielewski Player Profile". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved June 27, 2020.


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