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John Joseph "Jack" Tierney (August 3, 1893 – May 12, 1968) was an early American basketball player and coach.[1][2][3] He was involved in the sport at all levels of his era, from high schools and college to independent leagues, as well the American Basketball League to the National Basketball League.[2]

Jack Tierney

Personal information
Born	(1893-08-03)August 3, 1893 Chicago, Illinois
Died	May 12, 1968(1968-05-12) (aged 74) Bellwood, Illinois
Nationality	American
Listed height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight	165 lb (75 kg)
Position	Forward
Career history
As player:
1912–1913	Seward Park Meteors
1913–1916	Illinois Athletic Club
1916–1917	Chicago West Side Browns
1917–1922	Chicago
1922–1924	Chicago Barry Council
1924–1928	Chicago Bruins
1924–1925	Evanston Elks
1925	Chicago Clover Athletic Association
1927–1928	Chicago Nationals
1927–1929	Chicago
1929–1930	Chicago Majestics
1929–1930	Chicago Warriors
As coach:
1922–1923	Loyola–Chicago
1929–1930	Chicago Majestics
1934–1941	St. George HS
1941–1942	Chicago Bruins
1944–1945	Chicago American Gears
1945–1946	De La Salle Institute

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Tierney stayed in the city's metropolitan area throughout his career.[1] In 1929–30 he was a player-coach for the Chicago Majestics, an independent team.[2]

Some sources have Tierney playing minor league baseball, including a stint on the Bloomington Bloomers in the III League (1925).[1]

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