Joseph Francis "Chick" Reiser (January 17, 1914–July 30, 1996) was an American

United States

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 professional basketball

Basketball

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 player and coach.

A 5'11" guard/forward from New York University

New York University

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, Reiser played professional basketball in three leagues (the NBL

National Basketball League (United States)

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, BAA

Basketball Association of America

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, and NBA

National Basketball Association

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) from 1943 to 1950. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, the Baltimore Bullets, and the Washington Capitols

Washington Capitols

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From 1951 to 1952, Reiser served as coach of the Baltimore Bullets, compiling a 8-22 record.