Jack Tierney
American basketball player and coach
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John Joseph "Jack" Tierney (August 3, 1893 – May 12, 1968) was an early American basketball player and coach.[1][2][3] He was involved in the sport at all levels of his era, from high schools and college to independent leagues, as well the American Basketball League to the National Basketball League.[2]
BornAugust 3, 1893
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 12, 1968 (aged 74)
Bellwood, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 3, 1893 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1968 (aged 74) Bellwood, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1912–1913 | Seward Park Meteors |
| 1913–1916 | Illinois Athletic Club |
| 1916–1917 | Chicago West Side Browns |
| 1917–1922 | Chicago |
| 1922–1924 | Chicago Barry Council |
| 1924–1928 | Chicago Bruins |
| 1924–1925 | Evanston Elks |
| 1925 | Chicago Clover Athletic Association |
| 1927–1928 | Chicago Nationals |
| 1927–1929 | Chicago |
| 1929–1930 | Chicago Majestics |
| 1929–1930 | Chicago Warriors |
Coaching | |
| 1922–1923 | Loyola–Chicago |
| 1929–1930 | Chicago Majestics |
| 1934–1941 | St. George HS |
| 1941–1942 | Chicago Bruins |
| 1944–1945 | Chicago American Gears |
| 1945–1946 | De La Salle Institute |
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Tierney stayed in the city's metropolitan area throughout his career.[1] From 1929 to 1930, he was a player-coach for the Chicago Majestics, an independent team.[2]
Some sources have Tierney playing minor league baseball, including a stint on the Bloomington Bloomers in the III League (1925).[1]
