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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.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 18, 1922 Duquesne, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 1989 (aged 66) Duquesne, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Duquesne (Duquesne, Pennsylvania) |
| College |
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| Playing career | 1944–1951 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 4 |
| Career history | |
| 1944–1946 | Cleveland Allmen Transfers |
| 1946–1947 | Pittsburgh Ironmen |
| 1947–1951 | Pitt-Altoona Railroaders |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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]
Bytzura attended Waynesburg University in 1942–1943 and was the captain of the basketball team.[3]
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]
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | ||||
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | ||||
| FT% | Free-throw percentage | ||||
| APG | Assists per game | ||||
| PPG | Points per game | ||||
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946–47 | Pittsburgh | 60 | .244 | .500 | .5 | 3.5 |
| Career | 60 | .244 | .500 | .5 | 3.5 | |
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