About Jim Fritsche
Lived 1931 – 2019 (aged 87). Jim Fritsche was an American basketball player.
James Alfred Fritsche (December 10, 1931 – February 28, 2019) was an American professional basketball player. Fritsche was selected in the first round of the 1953 NBA draft (7th overall) by the Minneapolis Lakers after a collegiate career at Hamline University.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Fritsche?
American professional basketball player (1931–2019)
When was Jim Fritsche born?
Jim Fritsche was born on 10 December 1931 in Saint Paul.
When did Jim Fritsche die?
Jim Fritsche died on 28 February 2019 in Saint Paul.
What was Jim Fritsche's occupation?
Jim Fritsche was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jim Fritsche?
Jim Fritsche was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Fritsche. https://biography.guide/jim-fritsche/
MLA: "Jim Fritsche." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-fritsche/.
Chicago: "Jim Fritsche." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-fritsche/.
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