Eddie Parry
American basketball player
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Edward William Parry Jr. (January 29, 1918 – February 23, 2016) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Eagles and Detroit Gems. In three total NBL seasons, he averaged 5.6 points per game.[2]
BornJanuary 29, 1918
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 23, 2016 (aged 98)
Clay Township, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 1918 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 2016 (aged 98) Clay Township, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Southeastern (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Playing career | 1936–1948 |
| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 1936–1938 | Jaglowicz |
| 1938 | Bower |
| 1939–1941 | Detroit Eagles |
| 1941–1942 | Saratoga |
| 1942 | Detroit Eagles |
| 1944–1946 | Detroit Mansfields |
| 1946–1947 | Detroit Gems |
| 1947–1948 | Springfield Squires |
