Vincent J. McGowan (August 13, 1913 – April 4, 1982) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for several teams, including the Whiting/Hammond Ciesar All-Americans, Chicago Bruins, and Chicago American Gears.[1] McGowan was a second-team all-NBL selection in 1937–38. For his career he averaged 5.3 points per game.[2]
Personal information | |
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Born | Illinois | August 13, 1913
Died | April 4, 1982 Evergreen Park, Illinois | (aged 68)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | St. Leo (Chicago, Illinois) |
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Playing career | 1933–1949 |
Position | Forward / center |
Career history | |
1933–1934 | Schuessler Athletic Club |
1934–1935 | Lifeschultz Fast Freights |
1934–1935 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
1935–1936 | Chicago Englewood |
1936 | Chicago Duffy Florals |
1936–1940 | Whiting/Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
1939–1940 | Chicago Harmons |
1940–1942 | Chicago Bruins |
1941–1942 | Toledo White Huts |
1943–1944 | Chicago Gears |
1944–1945 | Chicago American Gears |
1946–1949 | Chicago Shamrocks |
Career highlights and awards | |
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References
edit- ^ a b "Vince McGowan". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Vince McGowan NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 1, 2016.