Last Updated on November 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Dick Schnittker:

  • Full Name: Richard Francis Schnittker
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 27, 1928 (Passed away January 12, 2020, at the age of 91)
  • Hometown: Kelleys Island, Ohio, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
  • Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Jersey Numbers: #11, #27
  • Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
  • High School: Sandusky High School, Sandusky, Ohio
  • College: Ohio State University
  • NBA Draft: 1950, Round 1, 4th overall pick by the Washington Capitols
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Washington Capitols (1950–1951)
    2. Minneapolis Lakers (1951–1958)
  • Championship Rings: 2 NBA Championships (1953, 1954 with the Minneapolis Lakers)
  • Children: Not publicly detailed
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Dick Schnittker had a successful career, winning two NBA titles with the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1950s. Known for his versatility as both a forward and a guard, Schnittker was an important role player during the Lakers’ championship runs. He played alongside NBA legends like George Mikan and Jim Pollard during his time with the team.