Doug Kistler

Doug Kistler

Kistler with Duke, 1959–60
Personal information
Born	(1938-03-21)March 21, 1938
Died	February 29, 1980(1980-02-29) (aged 41) Charlotte, North Carolina
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school	Radnor (Wayne, Pennsylvania)
College	Duke (1958–1961)
NBA draft	1961: 3rd round, 26th overall pick
Selected by the Detroit Pistons
Playing career	1961–1962
Position	Forward
Number	5
Career history
1961–1962	New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
ACC tournament MVP (1960)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

Douglas C. Kistler (March 21, 1938 – February 29, 1980) was an American basketball player. He attended Radnor High School in Wayne, Pennsylvania.^[1]

A 6'9" (2.06 m), 210 lb (95 kg) power forward, Kistler played at Duke University from 1959 to 1961, earning the ACC men's basketball tournament Most Valuable Player Award in 1960.^[2] Kistler was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 3rd round (3rd pick, 26th overall) of the 1961 NBA draft.^[1] He played five games for the New York Knicks during the 1961–62 NBA season and averaged 1.6 points per game.^[1]

Kistler died in an automobile accident in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1980.^[3]

Career statistics

Legend

GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

NBA

Source^[1]

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	MPG	FG%	FT%	RPG	APG	PPG
1961–62	New York	5	2.6	.500	.500	.2	.0	1.6

References

1. "Doug Kistler Stats". Basketball Reference. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
2. Doug Kistler at dukeupdate.com
3. Known Deceased Basketball Individuals at APBR.org