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Mike Bytzura

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Mike Bytzura
Personal information
Born(1922-06-18)June 18, 1922
Duquesne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 24, 1989(1989-01-24) (aged 66)
Duquesne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolDuquesne
(Duquesne, Pennsylvania)
College
Playing career1944–1951
PositionForward
Number4
Career history
1944–1946Cleveland Allmen Transfers
1946–1947Pittsburgh Ironmen
1947–1951Pitt-Altoona Railroaders
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Michael John Bytzura (June 18, 1922 – January 24, 1989) was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball League and the Basketball Association of America, later known as the NBA. He played in college for Waynesburg University and Long Island University.

High school career

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Bytzura attended Duquesne High School in Duquesne, Pennsylvania where he starred at basketball. In 1941 he was named to the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League All-Tournament team after leading his team to the WPIAL final.[1] During the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Western Regionals, he set a tournament record after scoring 38 points in a victory against Everett High School.[2]

College career

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Bytzura attended Waynesburg University in 1942–1943 and was the captain of the basketball team.[3]

Professional career

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During his pro career Bytzura played for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers in the National Basketball League[4] during the 1944–45 and 1945–46 seasons. After his stay with the Allmen, he signed with the Pittsburgh Ironmen in the Basketball Association of America in 1946–47.[5]

BAA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played
 FG%  Field-goal percentage
 FT%  Free-throw percentage
 APG  Assists per game
 PPG  Points per game

Regular season

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Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG
1946–47 Pittsburgh 60 .244 .500 .5 3.5
Career 60 .244 .500 .5 3.5

References

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  1. ^ Fred P. Alger (March 17, 1941). "Duquesne, Aliquippa stars feature All-Tourney team". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 15. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ Fred P. Alger (March 19, 1941). "Mike Bytzura sets tourney scoring record with 38 points; Steelers meet Bradford on friday night". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 17. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Millermen in first home tilt next tuesday night". The Indiana-Penn. January 7, 1943. p. 2. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ "Ex-college aces now star in pro cage loop". Republican and Herald. December 8, 1945. p. 6. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ "Bytzura, Zeller with local pros". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. September 25, 1946. p. 7. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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