John F. Ahearn Jr. (January 6, 1918 – February 17, 1968) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Detroit Eagles in the National Basketball League (NBL) and averaged 5.3 points per game.[1][3] He competed in several other leagues as well.
Personal information | |
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Born | (1918-01-06)January 6, 1918 Brooklyn, New York |
Died | February 17, 1968(1968-02-17) (aged 50) Farmingdale, New York |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
College | St. John's (1939–1940) |
Position | Guard |
Career history | |
1940–1941 | Brooklyn Dodgers |
1940–1942 | Detroit Eagles |
1941–1942 | Saratoga Indians |
1943–1944 | Wilmington Blue Bombers |
1945–1947 | Baltimore Bullets |
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Ahearn is the cousin of Jerry Bush, who coincidentally also played college basketball at St. John's and then in the NBL.[2]
Baltimore Bullets 1945–46 ABL champions | |
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