Paul Juntunen
Paul Juntunen (also known as Paul Jayson; February 13, 1921 – October 16, 2004) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems and Detroit Vagabond Kings and averaged 4.0 points per game.[2] Later in his life, Paul changed his last name from Juntunen to Jayson.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 13, 1921 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan |
| Died | October 16, 2004 (aged 83) Pensacola, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Wayne State (1939–1942) |
| Playing career | 1940–1948 |
| Position | Forward / Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1940–1941 | Winston |
| 1945–1946 | Detroit Mansfields |
| 1946–1947 | Detroit Gems |
| 1948 | Detroit Vagabond Kings |
References
- "Paul Juntunen". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
- "Paul Juntunen NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
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