John Schick
John Michael Schick (January 6, 1916 – January 8, 1990) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Toledo Jeeps in the National Basketball League between 1946 and 1948, averaging 3.7 points per game.[1][3] He also played for a number of Amateur Athletic Union and independent league teams.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 6, 1916 Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Died | January 8, 1990 (aged 74) Toledo, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (Bridgeport, Connecticut) |
| College | Ohio State (1936–1939) |
| Position | Center / Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1941–1942 | Dayton Delco |
| 1942–1943 | Dayton Dive Bombers |
| 1943–1944 | Dayton Acme Aviators |
| 1944–1945 | Dayton Acmes |
| 1945–1946 | Dayton Mickeys |
| 1946–1948 | Toledo Jeeps |
| 1949–1950 | Toledo Mercuries |
Schick appeared in the first-ever NCAA Tournament championship game in 1939, scoring one field goal in a losing effort against Oregon.[4]
Schick was married to Virginia Willman of Coldwater Ohio. They had three children: John Michael Schick III, Thomas Allen Schick, and Daniel Lee Schick
References
- "John Schick NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- "John Schick". Peach Basket Society. April 13, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- "John Schick Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- "Oregon vs. Ohio State Box Score, March 27, 1939". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
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