Richard Joseph Furey (March 8, 1925 – June 8, 1998) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Anderson Duffey Packers (23 games), Flint Dow A.C.'s (one game), and Tri-Cities Blackhawks (one game).[1][3] For his career he averaged 2.4 points per game.[1] Furey then coached football, basketball, and baseball at Forest Lake Area High School in Forest Lake, Minnesota.[2]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1925-03-08)March 8, 1925 Saint Paul, Minnesota |
Died | June 8, 1998(1998-06-08) (aged 73) Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
College | St. Thomas (Minnesota) (1943–1946) |
Position | Guard / Forward |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1946–1948 | Anderson Duffey Packers |
1948 | Flint Dow A.C.'s |
1948 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
As coach: | |
1949–1950 | Forest Lake HS |
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