Stanley Miasek (August 8, 1924 – October 18, 1989) was an American professional
basketball
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player.
A 6'5"
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, Miasek played six seasons (1946–1950; 1951–1953) in the
Basketball Association of America
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and
National Basketball Association
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as a member of the
Detroit Falcons,
Chicago Stags
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History
1946–47 season
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,
Baltimore Bullets, and
Milwaukee Hawks
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. He averaged 10.6
points per game and 7.6
rebounds per game in his BAA/NBA career.
Miasek was one of the early stars of the NBA (known as the Basketball Association of America until 1949). He ranked third in total points (895), fifth in total
assists (93),
and first in personal fouls (208)
during the league's inaugural season.
BAA/NBA career statistics
Regular season
Playoffs
References
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1924 births
1989 deaths
American men's basketball players
Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) players
Basketball players from New York City
Chicago Stags players
Detroit Falcons (basketball) players
Milwaukee Hawks players
Power forwards (basketball)
Small forwards
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