Howie Schultz

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Howie Schultz
First Baseman
Born: July 3, 1922 (1922-07-03) (age 85)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 16, 1943
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Final game
September 8, 1948
for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
AVG.     .241
HR     24
R     163
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Howard Henry Schultz (born July 3, 1922) is a retired American baseball and basketball player. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota.

From 1943 to 1948, Schultz played Major League Baseball as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. Standing 6'6", he primarily played first base and held a career batting average of .241.

Schultz turned to basketball in 1949, embarking on a four year National Basketball Association career as a member of the Anderson Packers, Fort Wayne Pistons, and Minneapolis Lakers. He averaged 5.3 points per game and won two championships with the Lakers.

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Minneapolis Lakers 1951-52 NBA Champions

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Minneapolis Lakers 1952-53 NBA Champions

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