James A. Fritsche was an American professional basketball player. Fritsche was selected in the first round of the 1953 NBA draft by the Minneapolis Lakers after a collegiate career at Hamline University. He played two seasons for three teams, the... Wikipedia
Born: December 10, 1931, Saint Paul, MN
Died: February 28, 2019 (age 87 years), Saint Paul, MN
Height: 6′ 8″
1953–1954: Minneapolis Lakers
1954: Baltimore Bullets
1954–1955: Fort Wayne Pistons
NBA draft: 1953: 1st round, 7th overall pick