Bob O'Shaughnessy
Robert Arthur O'Shaughnessy (February 2, 1921 – September 5, 1995) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Syracuse Nationals in the National Basketball League during the 1947–48 season and averaged 4.0 points per game.[1][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1921 San Jose, California |
| Died | September 5, 1995 (aged 74) Lihue, Hawaii |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | C. K. McClatchy (Sacramento, California) |
| College | Nevada (1942–1943, 1945–1947) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1947–1948 | Syracuse Nationals |
| 1948 | Utica Olympics |
O'Shaughnessy's collegiate career at the University of Nevada, Reno was interrupted by serving for the United States Army Air Forces in World War II.[4] He flew over 50 missions against the Imperial Japanese Army, primarily in the Philippines.[4] Back at Nevada, he competed for the track, basketball, and baseball teams.[4]
References
- "Bob O'Shaughnessy NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- "Bob O'Shaughnessy". Peach Basket Society. May 25, 2016. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- "Bob O'Shaughnessy Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
- "Hopes for pro ball team for Reno rising". Reno Gazette-Journal. September 17, 1995. p. 48. Retrieved August 11, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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