Don made headlines in 1951 and '52 as Captain of the Dayton Univ. team. He led the quintet into the N.I.T. Finals both years and was voted Tourney All Star twice. Holder of most of Dayton's basketball. records, Don, played on the Pistons three years before coming to the Royals.
1957 Topps Set (Basketball) (1957)
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A rough, tough, rugged rebounder who last season developed into a stickout scorer. His forte is outleaping and outscrambling rivals for rebounds off his own backboard and either dropping them in or tapping them in for scores. He is fast despite his size. His exceptional strength makes him a tough...
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Assembled career-best point and rebound averages. Ranked third in the NBA in board work, behind Chamberlain and Russell. Placed eighth in scoring while being elected All-NBA First Team. Yanked 19 rebounds in 23 minutes in NBA All-Star Game.
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Nate starred three years on Texas teams which ran and shot their way to national prominence. He averaged 19.9 points over three years and his 1459 point total topped Jim "Bad News" Barnes' old school record mark. Nate was a Royals' regular through the 1970-71 pre-season games, averaging 13.7 poin...
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1972 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1948 Bowman Set (Basketball)
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1969 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1957 Topps Set (Basketball)
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1996 Topps Stars Set (Basketball)
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1961 Fleer Set (Basketball)
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1971 Topps Set (Basketball)
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Norm Van Lier
Norm's first love was football. He played quarterback in high school but was better known for his defensive ability, intercepting 13 passes in his senior year. His interest turned to basketball when he and Simmie Hill led their team to a state title. At St. Francis, Norm averaged 18.8 points for 3 years and set a school mark with 293 assists as a senior.
