Joseph Francis "Chick" Reiser (December 17, 1914 – July 29, 1996) was an American professional

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player and coach. Reiser played

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for the

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and the Pratt Cannoneers. He played professionally in several leagues, including the National Basketball League (NBL),

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(BAA), and

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(NBA). Reiser was a member of teams such as the

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, the Baltimore Bullets, and the

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. From 1951 to 1952, Reiser served as coach of the Baltimore Bullets, compiling an 8–22 record. He was fired by the Bullets on November 12, 1952.

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