Dick Klein (basketball)
Dick Öland Klein (September 16, 1920 – October 10, 2000) was an American athlete and businessman who founded the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls in 1966. He served as the team's first general manager and later worked as a scout for the Phoenix Suns.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 16, 1920 Fort Madison, Iowa |
| Died | October 10, 2000 (aged 80) Greenville, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fort Madison (Fort Madison, Iowa) |
| College | Northwestern (1939–1941) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1945–1946 | Chicago American Gears |
| As coach: | |
| 1946–1947 | Gary Ingots |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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