Lewis Rufus Hitch (July 16, 1929 – February 8, 2012) was an American professional basketball player.

A 6'8" forward/center from Kansas State University, Hitch played six seasons (1951–1957) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Minneapolis Lakers, Milwaukee Hawks, and Philadelphia Warriors.

He averaged 5.0 points per game in his career and won the 1952 and 1953 championships with the Lakers.

He died on February 8, 2012, after an extended illness.

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