Jack Underman
American basketball player
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John O. Underman[1] (August 17, 1925 – October 23, 1969)[2][3] was an American basketball player. Underman was selected in the 1947 BAA draft by the St. Louis Bombers after a collegiate career at Ohio State (OSU), although he never played professionally.[4][5] Underman went to West High School in Columbus.[6] He started his collegiate career at Capital University during the 1943–44 season.[7] Underman transferred to Ohio State and sat out the 1944–45 season.[7] He led the Big Nine Conference in scoring as a junior in 1945–46, the same season the Buckeyes made the NCAA Final Four and won the Third Place game.
Underman from the 1946 Makio | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 17, 1925 Elyria, Ohio U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 1969 (aged 44) Elyria, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | West (Columbus, Ohio) |
| College |
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| BAA draft | 1947: 1st round, 7th overall pick |
| Drafted by | St. Louis Bombers |
| Position | Center |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Underman then became an oral surgeon.[3] He died in a car crash on October 23, 1969, at age 44.[8]
