About John Pilch
Lived 1925 – 1991 (aged 65). John Pilch was an American basketball player.
John A. Pilch (July 11, 1925 – June 14, 1991) was an American basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Wyoming Cowboys from 1947 to 1950. During that time, he was Wyoming's leading scorer. In his senior season, Pilch averaged 11.5 points per game and was selected as an All-American basketball player. John was drafted in the second round of the 1950 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets. He played in one NBA season with the Minneapolis Lakers, 0.6 points and 1 rebound per game. In 1999, John was posthumously inducted into the University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGMinneapolis94.6.100.5001.0.2.6
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Pilch?
American basketball player (1925–1991)
When was John Pilch born?
John Pilch was born on 11 July 1925 in Sheridan.
When did John Pilch die?
John Pilch died on 14 June 1991.
What was John Pilch's occupation?
John Pilch was a basketball player.
What nationality was John Pilch?
John Pilch was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Pilch. https://biography.guide/john-pilch/
MLA: "John Pilch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-pilch/.
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