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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]

Bob O'Shaughnessy

Personal information
Born	(1921-02-02)February 2, 1921 San Jose, California
Died	September 5, 1995(1995-09-05) (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]

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