| Bill Chmielewski | |
| Position: | Center |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 10 |
| Weight Lb: | 240 |
| Birth Date: | 12 December 1941 |
| Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | Holy Redeemer (Detroit, Michigan) |
| College: | Dayton (1961–1962) |
| Draft Year: | 1964 |
| Draft Round: | 2 |
| Draft Pick: | 15 |
| Draft Team: | Cincinnati Royals |
| Years1: | 1962 |
| Team1: | Trenton Colonials |
| Years2: | 1962–1963 |
| Team2: | Philadelphia Tapers |
| Years3: | 1964–1965 |
| Team3: | Muskogan Panthers |
| Years4: | 1966–1967 |
| Team4: | Battle Creek Braves |
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William Chmielewski (born December 12, 1941) is an American former professional basketball player. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended Holy Redeemer High School, graduating in 1960. As a senior he helped Holy Redeemer capture the Class B state basketball championship.[1] [2] Chmielewski then played basketball at the University of Dayton.
Chmielewski, who stood 6'10",[2] won the National Invitation Tournament in 1962 with the University of Dayton, and was named MVP of the tournament.[3] He left college after one season to get married, and signed with the Philadelphia Tapers in the American Basketball League.[4] In 1964, he was selected in the NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals, but has never played in the NBA.[5] [6]
In 1964–1965 he played for the Muskogan Panthers. In 1966–1967 he played for the Battle Creek Braves. Both teams were in the North American Basketball League[7]