John Mengelt
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| Guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
October 16, 1949 LaCrosse, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wendell Willkie (Elwood, Indiana) |
| College | Auburn (1968–1971) |
| NBA draft | 1971 / Round: 2 / Pick: 21st overall |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Pro playing career | 1971–1981 |
| Career history | |
| 1971–1972 | Cincinnati Royals / Kansas City-Omaha Kings |
| 1972–1976 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1976–1980 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1980–1981 | Latte Matese Caserta (Italy) |
| 1981 | Golden State Warriors |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 6,218 (9.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,221 (1.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,329 (2.1 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John P. Mengelt (born October 16, 1949) is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6’2” guard, Mengelt played for Auburn University, with whom he scored 60 points in a 1970 game against Alabama.[1] Mengelt later spent ten seasons (1971–1981) in the NBA, playing for the Cincinnati Royals, Kansas City Kings, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Golden State Warriors. Mengelt was a fan favorite[citation needed] wherever he played, earning the nickname “Crash” for his willingness to dive after loose balls. He retired with 6,218 career points.
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