About Dave Piontek
Lived 1934 – 2004 (aged 69). Dave Piontek was an American basketball player.
David Vincent Piontek (August 27, 1934 – May 12, 2004) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'6" forward, Piontek played seven seasons (1956–1963) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Rochester / Cincinnati Royals, St. Louis Hawks, and Chicago Packers. He averaged 7.2 points per game in his NBA career. He went to college at Xavier University and high school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season
Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG 1958 Cincinnati 2 13.5 .400 .400 5.0 .0 5.0 1960 St. Louis14* 15.7 .342 .720 2.9 1.3 5.1 1961 St. Louis 1 10.0 .143 – 3.0 1.0 2.0 1963 Cincinnati 8 8.5 .471 .571 2.0 .1 2.5Career 25 13.0 .354 .649 2.8 .8 4.2
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Who was Dave Piontek?
American basketball player (1934–2004)
When was Dave Piontek born?
Dave Piontek was born on 27 August 1934 in Bethel Park, Pittsburgh.
When did Dave Piontek die?
Dave Piontek died on 12 May 2004 in Scottsdale.
What was Dave Piontek's occupation?
Dave Piontek was a basketball player.
What nationality was Dave Piontek?
Dave Piontek was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Piontek. https://biography.guide/dave-piontek/
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