| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1930 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 2013 (aged 82) Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wilbur Wright (Dayton, Ohio) |
| College | Dayton (1949–1952) |
| NBA draft | 1952: 2nd round, 12th overall pick |
| Selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons | |
| Playing career | 1952–1958 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 54, 17, 5, 22 |
| Career history | |
| 1952–1955 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| 1955–1958 | Rochester / Cincinnati Royals |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 2,338 (6.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,626 (4.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 433 (1.3 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Don "Monk" Meineke (October 30, 1930 – September 3, 2013) was an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Dayton and was a consensus second-team All-American in 1952. He later played professionally in the National Basketball Association and won the inaugural Rookie of the Year award in 1953.[1][2]
- ^ Dave Lance (January 25, 2004). "UD legend Meineke learned the hard way". Dayton Daily News. pp. C1, C4. Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "U of Dayton star Meineke dies at 82". The Paducah Sun. Associated Press. September 5, 2013. p. A8. Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
