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Dick Nemelka

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Richard Samuel Nemelka (October 1, 1943 – September 19, 2020) was an American professional basketball player for the American Basketball Association (ABA). He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.

As a college player, he earned All-American honor at Brigham Young University (BYU). He played for the Utah Stars between 1970 to 1971.

Nemelka died on September 19, 2020 in Salt Lake City from cancer, aged 76.[1][2]

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  1. Sorensen, Mike (September 23, 2020). "Dick Nemelka, BYU All-American, loses battle with cancer at 76". Deseret News. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  2. "Richard Samuel Nemelka, 1943–2020". Legacy.com. Retrieved September 25, 2020.