Last Updated on October 5, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Lee Knorek, a former NBA player:

  • Full Name: Leo William “Lee” Knorek
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on July 15, 1921 (passed away on March 22, 2003, at the age of 81)
  • Hometown: Rossford, Ohio, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 5, 17, 18, and 19
  • Position: Center / Forward
  • High School: Woodward High School in Toledo, Ohio
  • College: University of Detroit Mercy
  • NBA Draft: Not applicable, as Knorek joined the league before the formal draft process was established
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1946–1950)
    • Baltimore Bullets (1950–1951)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Lee Knorek played during the early years of the Basketball Association of America (BAA), which later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to form the NBA. He began his professional basketball career in the BAA in 1946 with the New York Knicks, being part of the inaugural team. Knorek was known for his toughness and physical play, traits that were highly valued in the formative years of professional basketball.