Career
During his NBL career he played for the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons during the 1946-1947 and 1947-1948 seasons. He continued playing for the Pistons once they joined the Pistons. During his final season in the National Basketball Association, Niemiera played for Anderson Packers after being traded by the Pistons along with Charles B. Black for Ralph Johnson and Howie Schultz.
He attended the University of Notre Dame.