Mike Bytzura

Mike Bytzura

Personal information
Born	(1922-06-18)June 18, 1922 Duquesne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 24, 1989(1989-01-24) (aged 66) Duquesne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school	Duquesne (Duquesne, Pennsylvania)
College	Waynesburg (1942–1943) LIU Brooklyn (1943–1944)
Playing career	1944–1951
Position	Forward
Number	4
Career history
1944–1946	Cleveland Allmen Transfers
1946–1947	Pittsburgh Ironmen
1947–1951	Pitt-Altoona Railroaders
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Michael John Bytzura (June 18, 1922 – January 24, 1989) was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball League and the Basketball Association of America, later known as the NBA. He played in college for Waynesburg University and Long Island University.

High school career

Bytzura attended Duquesne High School in Duquesne, Pennsylvania where he starred at basketball. In 1941 he was named to the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League All-Tournament team after leading his team to the WPIAL final.[1] During the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Western Regionals, he set a tournament record after scoring 38 points in a victory against Everett High School.[2]

College career

Bytzura attended Waynesburg University in 1942–1943 and was the captain of the basketball team.[3]

Professional career

During his pro career Bytzura played for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers in the National Basketball League[4] during the 1944–45 and 1945–46 seasons. After his stay with the Allmen, he signed with the Pittsburgh Ironmen in the Basketball Association of America in 1946–47.[5]

BAA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played
FG%	Field-goal percentage
FT%	Free-throw percentage
APG	Assists per game
PPG	Points per game

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1946–47	Pittsburgh	60	.244	.500	.5	3.5
Career		60	.244	.500	.5	3.5

References

1. Fred P. Alger (March 17, 1941). "Duquesne, Aliquippa stars feature All-Tourney team". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 15. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
2. Fred P. Alger (March 19, 1941). "Mike Bytzura sets tourney scoring record with 38 points; Steelers meet Bradford on friday night". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 17. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Millermen in first home tilt next tuesday night". The Indiana-Penn. January 7, 1943. p. 2. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Ex-college aces now star in pro cage loop". Republican and Herald. December 8, 1945. p. 6. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Bytzura, Zeller with local pros". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. September 25, 1946. p. 7. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Career statistics from NBA.com  and Basketball Reference