About Herm Fuetsch
Lived 1918 – 2010 (aged 92). Herm Fuetsch was an American basketball player.
Herman Joseph Fuetsch (July 6, 1918 – September 29, 2010) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'0" guard, Fuetsch was a member of the 1947–48 Baltimore Bullets team that won the 1948 Basketball Association of America championship. He averaged 2.6 points per game in his BAA career.
Fuetsch was born to parents who immigrated from Austria. He attended San Francisco Polytechnic High School in San Francisco, California. Fuetsch served in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. He was the first player from the San Francisco Bay Area to sign a professional basketball contract.
BAA career statistics
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947–48† Baltimore 42 .300 .625 .4 2.6Career 42 .300 .625 .4 2.6
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948† Baltimore 9 .375 .750 .0 1.3Career 9 .375 .750 .0 1.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herm Fuetsch?
American basketball player (1918–2010)
When was Herm Fuetsch born?
Herm Fuetsch was born on 6 July 1918 in San Francisco.
When did Herm Fuetsch die?
Herm Fuetsch died on 29 September 2010 in Novato.
What was Herm Fuetsch's occupation?
Herm Fuetsch was a basketball player.
What nationality was Herm Fuetsch?
Herm Fuetsch was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herm Fuetsch. https://biography.guide/herm-fuetsch/
MLA: "Herm Fuetsch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herm-fuetsch/.
Chicago: "Herm Fuetsch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herm-fuetsch/.
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