Jake Ahearn
American basketball player (1918–1968)
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John F. Ahearn Jr. (January 6, 1918 – February 17, 1968) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Detroit Eagles in the National Basketball League (NBL) and averaged 5.3 points per game.[1][3] He competed in several other leagues as well.
BornJanuary 6, 1918
DiedFebruary 17, 1968 (aged 50)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 6, 1918 |
| Died | February 17, 1968 (aged 50) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | St. John's (1939–1940) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1940–1941 | Brooklyn Dodgers |
| 1940–1942 | Detroit Eagles |
| 1941–1942 | Saratoga Indians |
| 1943–1944 | Wilmington Blue Bombers |
| 1945–1947 | Baltimore Bullets |
| Career highlights | |
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Ahearn is the cousin of Jerry Bush, who coincidentally also played college basketball at St. John's and then in the NBL.[2]
