Mel Hutchins
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| Position | Power forward/Center |
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| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| League | NBA |
| Born | November 22, 1928 Sacramento, California |
| Nationality | USA |
| College | Brigham Young |
| Draft | 2nd, 1951 Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| Pro career | 1951–1958 |
| Former teams | Milwaukee Hawks Fort Wayne Pistons New York Knicks |
| Official profile | Info Page |
Melvin R. Hutchins (born November 22, 1928 in Sacramento, California) is a retired American basketball player. He played professionally in the NBA from 1951 to 1958.
A 6'6" power forward/center from Brigham Young University, Hutchins played for the Milwaukee Hawks, Fort Wayne Pistons, and New York Knicks. In 1952, as a rookie, he was the co-leader of the NBA in rebounding with 880, at a rate of 13.3 rebounds per game. During his career, Hutchins appeared in four NBA All-Star Games, and he retired in 1958 with 4,851 career points and 4,186 career rebounds.
[edit] Trivia
Hutchins is the brother of 1952 Miss America winner Colleen Kay Hutchins and the uncle of former NBA player Kiki Vandeweghe.
[edit] External links
- Career stats at basketball-reference.com
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