John Richter
Basketball Player
1937 – 1983
Who was John Richter?
John Fritz Richter was an American basketball player. He attended Frankford High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A 6'9" forward from North Carolina State University, Richter played one season in the NBA as a member of the Boston Celtics. He averaged 4.3 points per game and earned an NBA Championship ring when the Celtics defeated the St. Louis Hawks in the 1960 NBA Finals.
Following his NBA career, Richter moved to the Eastern Basketball Association playing for the Sunbury Mercuries in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Richter possessed a formidable hook shot and was frequently one of the EBA's top rebounders.
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- Born
- Mar 12, 1937
Philadelphia - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Frankford High School
- North Carolina State University
- Lived in
- Philadelphia
- Died
- 1983
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on July 23, 2013
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