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Ohio State University.
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Dick Schnittker
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Schnittker"s debut for the Lakers in the 1952-1953 season occurred during the playoffs. He was the first player to see action in the Finals after not playing a game during the preceding regular season, a feat later equalled by Tom Hoover in 1966 and Tracy McGrady in 2013. In college Schnittker also played end on the Ohio State football team during the 1949 season.
After starting end Sonny Gandee went down with a season-ending neck injury, coach Wes Fesler recruited Schnittker to take Gandee"s place.
Schnittker helped the team to a Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl appearance.
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A 6"5" forward from the Ohio State University, Schnittker played six seasons (1950–1951. 1953–1958) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Washington Capitols and Minneapolis Lakers.
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United States