Paul Joseph "Bucky" McConnell (July 1, 1928 – April 1, 2019)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Hawks in 14 games during the later portion of the 1952–53 season.[2] He averaged 4.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.[2] He also played in the Amateur Athletic Union and Eastern Professional Basketball League, the forerunner to the Continental Basketball Association.[3][4]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1928-07-01)July 1, 1928 New Jersey |
Died | April 1, 2019(2019-04-01) (aged 90) |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Marshall |
Position | Point guard |
Career history | |
1951–1953 | Newark Iron Dukes |
1953 | Milwaukee Hawks |
1953 | Berwick Carbuilders |
1954–1955 | Williamsport Billies |
1955–1956 | Hazleton Hawks |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
In December 1955 he signed with the Hazleton Hawks.[5]
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