Dick Garmaker facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 29, 1932 Hibbing, Minnesota |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | June 13, 2020 (aged 87) |
| High school | Hibbing (Hibbing, Minnesota) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1955 / Pick: Territorial |
| Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1955–1961 |
| Career history | |
| 1955–1960 | Minneapolis Lakers |
| 1960–1961 | New York Knicks |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,597 (13.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,748 (4.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,114 (2.6 apg) |
Richard Eugene Garmaker (born October 29, 1932, died June 13, 2020) was a talented American basketball player. He played professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for several years. His career lasted from 1955 to 1961.
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College Basketball Star
Before joining the NBA, Dick Garmaker played college basketball. He was a 6-foot-3-inch guard and forward for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In 1955, he was named an All-American. This means he was recognized as one of the best college basketball players in the country. He was part of a special group of top players that year.
Professional NBA Career
Dick Garmaker was chosen by the Minneapolis Lakers in the NBA draft. He joined the team for the 1955–56 season. He played for the Lakers for four and a half seasons. During this time, he was selected as an NBA All-Star four times. This shows he was one of the best players in the league.
His best season was in 1956–57. He scored 16.3 points per game, which was among the top ten in the league. He also earned a spot on the All-NBA Second Team. This award recognized him as one of the top players in the entire NBA.
In 1960, Garmaker was traded to the New York Knicks. He played for the Knicks until he retired in 1961. Throughout his career, he scored a total of 5,597 points. He was known for his scoring and playmaking abilities.
Later Life
Dick Garmaker passed away on June 13, 2020, at the age of 87.
NBA Career Stats (Highlights)
Dick Garmaker played in 421 regular season games. He averaged 13.3 points per game. He also grabbed 4.2 rebounds and made 2.6 assists per game. In the playoffs, he played 21 games. He averaged 13.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.
See also
In Spanish: Dick Garmaker para niños
