Frank Shannon (basketball)
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BornNovember 25, 1917
Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 20, 2005 (aged 88)
Delaware, Ohio, U.S.
Delaware, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 25, 1917 Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 20, 2005 (aged 88) Delaware, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Springfield (Springfield, Ohio) |
| College | Wittenberg (1937–1940) |
| Position | Guard |
| Coaching career | 1946–1979 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 1946–1947 | Youngstown Bears |
| 1946–1948 | Dayton Metropolitans |
| As a coach: | |
| 1946–1947 | Youngstown Bears |
| 1947–1951 | Olive Branch HS |
| 1951–1955 | Tecumseh HS |
| 1955–1958 | Urbana HS |
| 1958–1979 | Ohio Wesleyan |
Frank Emerson Shannon (November 25, 1917 – December 20, 2005) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He served as a player-coach for the Youngstown Bears in the National Basketball League during the 1946–47 season.[1][3] Shannon was also a long-time high school and college coach in Ohio, serving at several different high schools as well as Ohio Wesleyan University.[2]
