William Chmielewski (born December 12, 1941) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in

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and attended

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, graduating in 1960. As a senior he helped Holy Redeemer capture the Class B state basketball championship. Chmielewski then played basketball at the

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Career

Chmielewski, who stood 6'10", won the National Invitation Tournament in 1962 with the University of Dayton, and was named MVP of the tournament. He left college after one season to get married, and signed with the

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in the American Basketball League. In 1964, he was selected in the NBA draft by the

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, but has never played in the NBA. In 1964–1965 he played for the Muskogan Panthers. In 1966–1967 he played for the Battle Creek Braves. Both teams were in the

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1941 births Living people American Basketball League (1961–62) players American men's basketball players Basketball players from Detroit Centers (basketball) Cincinnati Royals draft picks Dayton Flyers men's basketball players Holy Redeemer High School (Detroit) alumni {{1940s-US-basketball-bio-stub