Connie Dierking was a professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 10 seasons. He was born on October 2, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, and attended the University of Cincinnati, where he played college basketball.
Dierking was selected by the Syracuse Nationals in the 1958 NBA draft, and he played for the team for three seasons before being traded to the San Francisco Warriors. He played for the Warriors for two seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Royals, where he played for four seasons.
Dierking was known for his rebounding and defense, and he was a solid scorer as well. He was a versatile player who could play both center and power forward positions. He was also known for his toughness and physical play, and he was not afraid to mix it up with opponents.
Dierking's best season came in 1968-69, when he averaged 16.7 points and 11.0 rebounds per game for the Royals. He was named to the NBA All-Star team that season, and he helped lead the Royals to the playoffs.
Dierking retired from the NBA after the 1970-71 season, having played in 610 games and averaging 10.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. He was known as a hard-working and dedicated player who always gave his best effort on the court.
After retiring from basketball, Dierking worked as a sales representative for a sporting goods company. He also served as a color commentator for the Cincinnati Royals and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Dierking passed away on December 29, 2013, at the age of 77. He was remembered as a tough and talented player who made a significant impact on the NBA during his career.
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