Buddy O'Grady
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BornJanuary 19, 1920
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 19, 1992 (aged 72)
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
 O'Grady, circa 1952 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 19, 1920 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 19, 1992 (aged 72) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Georgetown (1939–1942) |
| Playing career | 1946–1949 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 6, 21, 9 |
| Coaching career | 1949–1952 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1946–1947 | Washington Capitols |
| 1947–1949 | St. Louis Bombers |
| 1949 | Providence Steamrollers |
Coaching | |
| 1949–1952 | Georgetown |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Francis David "Buddy" O'Grady (January 19, 1920 – February 19, 1992)[1] was an American professional basketball player and coach.
A 5'11" guard from Georgetown University, O'Grady played professionally in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) from 1946 to 1949. He competed for the Washington Capitols, St. Louis Bombers, and Providence Steamrollers and averaged 3.7 points per game.[1]
For three seasons from 1949 to 1952, O'Grady served as head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, with an overall record of 35-36 and no post-season tournament appearances. He was elected to Georgetown's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1958.[2][3]
