Background
He was born in Griggsville, Illinois.
He was born in Griggsville, Illinois.
Griggsville-Perry High School.
He died on February 8, 2012 after an extended illness.
A 6"8" forward/center from Kansas State University, Hitch played six seasons (1951–1957) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Milwaukee Hawks, and Philadelphia Warriors.