Dick Garmaker
American basketball player (1932-2020) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 87
Richard Eugene Garmaker was an American basketball player who played professionally in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1955 to 1961, and was a four time NBA All-Star, and was once second-team All-NBA. Garmaker was a junior college All-American.
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Elgin Baylor Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1958-1960
Bobby Leonard Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1956-1960
Dick Schnittker Teammate at Los Angeles Lakers, 1955-1958- Doug Bolstorff Teammate at Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball, 1953-1955
- Chuck Mencel Teammate at Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball, 1953-1955
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He later became a consensus first-team All-American at the University of Minnesota in 1955. He was also a two time first-team All-Big Ten selection, and became a member of the school's Hall of Fame, which has also retired his No. 53 jersey number.
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