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 Kistler with Duke, 1959–60 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 21, 1938 |
| Died | February 29, 1980 (aged 41) Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Radnor (Wayne, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Duke (1958–1961) |
| NBA draft | 1961: 3rd round, 26th overall pick |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Playing career | 1961–1962 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 5 |
| Career history | |
| 1961–1962 | New York Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Douglas C. Kistler (March 21, 1938 – February 29, 1980) was an American basketball player. He attended Radnor High School in Wayne, Pennsylvania.[1]
A 6'9" (2.06 m), 210 lb (95 kg) power forward, Kistler played at Duke University from 1959 to 1961, earning the ACC men's basketball tournament Most Valuable Player Award in 1960.[2] Kistler was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 3rd round (3rd pick, 26th overall) of the 1961 NBA draft.[1] He played five games for the New York Knicks during the 1961–62 NBA season and averaged 1.6 points per game.[1]
Kistler died in an automobile accident in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1980.[3]
- ^ a b c "Doug Kistler Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Doug Kistler at dukeupdate.com
- ^ Known Deceased Basketball Individuals at APBR.org