Richard A. Schulz (January 3, 1917 – June 26, 1998) was an American professional basketball player.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 3, 1917 Racine, Wisconsin |
| Died | June 26, 1998 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Washington Park (Racine, Wisconsin) |
| Playing career | 1942–1950 |
| Position | Forward / guard |
| Number | 14, 18, 21, 22, 4 |
| Career history | |
| 1942–1946 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
| 1946 | Cleveland Rebels |
| 1946–1947 | Toronto Huskies |
| 1947–1948 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1948–1949 | Washington Capitols |
| 1949–1950 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| 1950 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Schulz attended Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison during the 1936–37 season but did not play on the varsity basketball team.[2]
A 6'2" forward/guard, Schulz played four seasons (1946–1950) in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Cleveland Rebels, Toronto Huskies, Baltimore Bullets, Washington Capitols, Tri-Cities Blackhawks, and Sheboygan Red Skins. He averaged 5.6 points per game in his BAA/NBA career and won a BAA championship with Baltimore in 1948.
BAA/NBA career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| † | Won an NBA championship |
Regular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946–47 | Cleveland | 16 | .244 | .645 | 1.1 | 6.6 |
| 1946–47 | Toronto | 41 | .234 | .692 | 1.0 | 6.2 |
| 1947–48† | Baltimore | 48 | .284 | .731 | .6 | 8.0 |
| 1948–49 | Washington | 50 | .234 | .714 | 1.1 | 3.9 |
| 1949–50 | Washington | 13 | .267 | .679 | .8 | 3.3 |
| 1949–50 | Tri-Cities | 8 | .289 | .714 | 1.0 | 5.1 |
| 1949–50 | Sheboygan | 29 | .311 | .803 | 1.7 | 4.3 |
| Career | 205 | .259 | .719 | 1.0 | 5.6 | |
Playoffs
edit| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948† | Baltimore | 11 | .193 | .745 | .6 | 7.5 |
| 1949 | Washington | 11 | .230 | .571 | 2.5 | 4.9 |
| 1950 | Sheboygan | 3 | .111 | 1.000 | .7 | 4.0 |
| Career | 25 | .203 | .708 | 1.4 | 5.9 | |
References
edit- ^ "Sports". Racine Journal Times. March 26, 1954. p. 11. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ "Dick Schulz". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
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