Melvin R. Hutchins is a retired American

United States

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 basketball

Basketball

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 player. He played professionally in the NBA from 1951 to 1958.

A 6'6" power forward

Power forward (basketball)

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/center

Center (basketball)

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 from Brigham Young University

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, Hutchins played for the Milwaukee Hawks

Atlanta Hawks

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, Fort Wayne Pistons

Detroit Pistons

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, and New York Knicks

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. In 1952, as a rookie, he was the co-leader of the NBA in rebounding with 880, at a rate of 13.3 rebounds per game. As a result, Hutchins was named co-NBA Rookie of the Year — a designation not currently sanctioned by the NBA for the 1951-52 season. During his career, Hutchins appeared in four NBA All-Star Games, and he retired in 1958 with 4,851 career points and 4,186 career rebounds.

Trivia

Hutchins is the brother of 1952 Miss America

Miss America

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 winner Colleen Kay Hutchins

Colleen Kay Hutchins

Colleen Kay Hutchins , a native of Salt Lake City, Utah was crowned as Brigham Young University Homecoming Queen in 1947...

 and the uncle of former NBA player Kiki Vandeweghe.

External links

• Career stats at basketball-reference.com