Lew Hitch

Basketball Player

1929 – 2012

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Who was Lew Hitch?

Lewis Rufus Hitch was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Griggsville, Illinois.

A 6'8" forward/center from Kansas State University, Hitch played six seasons in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Milwaukee Hawks, and Philadelphia Warriors. He averaged 5.0 points per game in his career and won two championships with the Lakers.

He died on February 8, 2012 after an extended illness.

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Born
Jul 16, 1929
Griggsville
Also known as
  • 卢·希什
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Kansas State University
  • Culver–Stockton College
Lived in
  • Griggsville
Died
Feb 8, 2012

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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