John Rennicke
John William Rennicke (August 11, 1929 – December 9, 2007) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He grew up in Aurora, Illinois, and played basketball for East Aurora High School, where he was later inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. After a successful collegiate career with Drake, Rennicke was selected in the sixth round 1951 NBA Draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks.[1] He played for the Milwaukee Hawks in only six games during the second half of the 1951–52 season.[1] He also played for the Elmira Colonels in the American Basketball League in 1951–52 before retiring from professional basketball. Rennicke also played minor league baseball in the Chicago Cubs organization.[2] Rennicke died in Minnesota in 2007.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 11, 1929 Aurora, Illinois |
| Died | December 9, 2007 (aged 78) Perham, Minnesota |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | East Aurora (Aurora, Illinois) |
| College | Drake (1947–1951) |
| NBA draft | 1951 / Round: 6 / Pick: 51st overall |
| Selected by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks | |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1951–1952 | Elmira Colonels |
| 1952 | Milwaukee Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
References
- John Rennicke. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 8, 2013.
- John Rennicke. baseball-reference.com. Retrieved on February 8, 2013.
- "Obituary for John Rennicket". Brainerd Dispatch. 2007. Archived from the original on March 7, 2013. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
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