Dick Schnittker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American basketball player
Date of Birth: 27-May-1928
Place of Birth: Kelleys Island, Ohio, United States
Profession: basketball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Dick Schnittker
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- "Dick" Schnittker (born May 27, 1928) is an American retired professional basketball player born in Kelleys Island, Ohio. A 6'5" forward from the Ohio State University, Schnittker played six seasons (1950–1951; 1953–1958) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Washington Capitols and Minneapolis Lakers.
- He averaged 8.3 points per game and won championships with the Lakers in 1953 and 1954.
- Schnittker's debut for the Lakers in the 1952–53 season occurred during the playoffs.
- He was the first player to see action in the Finals after not playing a game during the preceding regular season, a feat later equalled by Tom Hoover in 1966 and Tracy McGrady in 2013.In college Schnittker also played end on the Ohio State football team during the 1949 season.
- After starting end Sonny Gandee went down with a season-ending neck injury, coach Wes Fesler recruited Schnittker to take Gandee's place.
- Schnittker helped the team to a Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl appearance.
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