About Chuck Mencel
Born 1933. Chuck Mencel is an American basketball player.
Charles J. Mencel (born April 21, 1933) is an American former professional basketball player with the Minneapolis Lakers.
Mencel played collegiately at the University of Minnesota, and was named the Big Ten MVP in the 1955 season, his senior year with the Golden Gophers. He was drafted in the second round of the 1955 NBA draft by the Lakers. He played two seasons with the club, with a career average of 7.0 points per game.
With the death of Frank Selvy, Mencel is the last living Minneapolis Laker.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season
Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG 1956 Minneapolis 3 17.3 .526 .857 1.7 2.7 8.7 1957 Minneapolis 5 19.6 .250 .778 2.6 1.2 5.0Career 8 18.8 .345 .813 2.3 1.8 6.4
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Chuck Mencel?
American basketball player
When was Chuck Mencel born?
Chuck Mencel was born on 21 April 1933 in Phillips.
What is Chuck Mencel's occupation?
Chuck Mencel is a basketball player.
What nationality is Chuck Mencel?
Chuck Mencel is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chuck Mencel. https://biography.guide/chuck-mencel/
MLA: "Chuck Mencel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chuck-mencel/.
Chicago: "Chuck Mencel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chuck-mencel/.
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