Bill Chmielewski

William Chmielewski (born December 12, 1941) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Holy Redeemer High School, graduating in 1960. As a senior he helped Holy Redeemer capture the Class B state basketball championship.^[1][2] Chmielewski then played basketball at the University of Dayton.

Bill Chmielewski

Personal information
Born	(1941-12-12) December 12, 1941 (age 83) Detroit, Michigan
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school	Holy Redeemer (Detroit, Michigan)
College	Dayton (1961–1962)
NBA draft	1964: 2nd round, 15th overall pick
Drafted by	Cincinnati Royals
Position	Center
Career history
1962	Trenton Colonials
1962–1963	Philadelphia Tapers
1964–1965	Muskogan Panthers
1966–1967	Battle Creek Braves
Career highlights
NIT champion (1962) NIT MVP (1962) Fourth-team Parade All-American (1960)
Stats at Basketball Reference

Career

Chmielewski, who stood 6'10",^[2] won the National Invitation Tournament in 1962 with the University of Dayton, and was named MVP of the tournament.^[3] He left college after one season to get married, and signed with the Philadelphia Tapers in the American Basketball League.^[4] In 1964, he was selected in the NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals, but has never played in the NBA.^[5][6]

In 1964–1965 he played for the Muskogan Panthers. In 1966–1967 he played for the Battle Creek Braves. Both teams were in the North American Basketball League^[7]