George Joseph Hesik (June 15, 1913 – April 18, 1994) was an American professional basketball and minor league baseball player.[1] In basketball, he played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots and Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League.[2] In baseball, he spent one season playing for the Bakersfield Indians.[3]

George Hesik
Personal information
Born(1913-06-15)June 15, 1913
Chicago, Illinois
DiedApril 18, 1994(1994-04-18) (aged 80)
Newport Beach, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
CollegeMarquette (1937–1939)
Playing career1938–1942
PositionForward / center
Career history
1938–1939Akron Goodyear Wingfoots
1939–1942Sheboygan Red Skins

Hesik played college baseball and basketball for Marquette University before turning professional.[1] He also served in World War II.[1]

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c "George Hesik". Peach Basket Society. 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  2. ^ "George Hesik NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "George Hesik Minor League stats". baseball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 9, 2018.