Jim Baechtold
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| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 1.93 m / 93 kg |
| Born | 9 Dec 1927 (83 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | Jim |
James Baechtold was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has played for the Baltimore Bullets, Elmira Colonels, and the New York Knicks. After his playing career, he became a professor at Eastern Kentucky University.
Player Profile
James Edward Baechtold was born on December 9, 1927, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA. He passed away on August 29, 2011, in Richmond, Kentucky.He stood 193 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 93 kg. He shoots right and played forward and guard positions during his career.
High School and College Career
Baechtold attended Moon High School in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. He then played college basketball at Eastern Kentucky University from 1948 to 1952.Professional Career
Baechtold was selected by the Baltimore Bullets as the second overall pick in the first round of the 1952 NBA Draft.He played for the Bullets, had a brief stint with the Elmira Colonels, and spent the majority of his career with the New York Knicks before retiring in 1957.
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Where did James Baechtold play college basketball?
He has played college basketball for the Eastern Kentucky University.
When did James Baechtold get drafted into the NBA?
Baechtold was drafted into the NBA on 1952, 1st round, 2nd overall by the Baltimore Bullets.
What did he do after his basketball career?
He became a professor at Eastern Kentucky University.