Dick Smuin

Richard L. Smuin (November 14, 1925 – September 25, 2001) was an American basketball player. He was a starter on the University of Utah's 1944 NCAA championship team and a professional in the American Basketball League (an early challenger to the NBA). After a two-year hitch in the U. S. Navy, Smuin returned to the University of Utah for the 1946–47 season, helping the Utes to the 1947 National Invitation Tournament championship. He finished his career following the conclusion of the 1948–49 season. Dick Smuin died September 25, 2001

Dick Smuin

Richard L. Smuin (November 14, 1925 – September 25, 2001) was an American basketball player. He was a starter on the University of Utah's 1944 NCAA championship team and a professional in the American Basketball League (an early challenger to the NBA). After a two-year hitch in the U. S. Navy, Smuin returned to the University of Utah for the 1946–47 season, helping the Utes to the 1947 National Invitation Tournament championship. He finished his career following the conclusion of the 1948–49 season. Dick Smuin died September 25, 2001