Lew Hitch

Lewis Rufus Hitch (July 16, 1929 February 8, 2012) was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Griggsville, Illinois.

Lew Hitch
Personal information
Born(1929-07-16)July 16, 1929
Griggsville, Illinois
DiedFebruary 8, 2012(2012-02-08) (aged 82)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolGriggsville-Perry
(Griggsville, Illinois)
College
NBA draft1951 / Round: 2 / Pick: 19th overall
Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
Playing career1951–1957
PositionPower forward / Center
Number11, 12, 15, 14
Career history
19511953Minneapolis Lakers
19531954Milwaukee Hawks
19541957Minneapolis Lakers
1957Philadelphia Warriors
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points2,075 (5.0 ppg)
Rebounds2,183 (5.3 rpg)
Assists499 (1.2 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'8" forward/center from Kansas State University, Hitch played six seasons (1951–1957) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Milwaukee Hawks, and Philadelphia Warriors. He averaged 5.0 points per game in his career and won two championships with the lakers.

He died on February 8, 2012 after an extended illness.[1]

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