Dermie O'Connell
American basketball player
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Dermott F. O'Connell (April 13, 1928 – October 5, 1988) was an American professional basketball player.
BornApril 13, 1928
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 5, 1988 (aged 60)
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight174 lb (79 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 13, 1928 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 1988 (aged 60) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 174 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cardinal Hayes (Bronx, New York) |
| College | Holy Cross (1945–1949) |
| BAA draft | 1949: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1949–1950 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 7, 9 |
| Career history | |
| 1949–1950 | Boston Celtics |
| 1950 | St. Louis Bombers |
| 1951 | Utica Pros |
| Career highlights | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
A 6'0" guard from the College of the Holy Cross, O'Connell played two seasons (1948–1950) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Boston Celtics and St. Louis Bombers. He averaged 5.8 points per game in his NBA career.[1]
BAA/NBA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | FG% | Field-goal percentage | ||
| FT% | Free-throw percentage | APG | Assists per game | ||
| PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high | ||
