Vince McGowan

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]

Vince McGowan
Personal information
Born(1913-08-13)August 13, 1913
Illinois
DiedApril 4, 1982(1982-04-04) (aged 68)
Evergreen Park, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Leo (Chicago, Illinois)
College
Playing career1933–1949
PositionForward / Center
Career history
1933–1934Schuessler Athletic Club
1934–1935Lifeschultz Fast Freights
1934–1935Oshkosh All-Stars
1935–1936Chicago Englewood
1936Chicago Duffy Florals
1936–1940Whiting/Hammond Ciesar All-Americans
1939–1940Chicago Harmons
1940–1942Chicago Bruins
1941–1942Toledo White Huts
1943–1944Chicago Gears
1944–1945Chicago American Gears
1946–1949Chicago Shamrocks
Career highlights and awards

References

  1. "Vince McGowan". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  2. "Vince McGowan NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
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