Jake Fendley
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BornJune 12, 1929
Danville, Illinois
Danville, Illinois
DiedAugust 9, 2002 (aged 73)
Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1929 Danville, Illinois |
| Died | August 9, 2002 (aged 73) Oak Park, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South Shore (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Northwestern (1948–1951) |
| NBA draft | 1951: 3rd round, 23rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| Playing career | 1951–1953 |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1951–1953 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
John Phillip "Jake" Fendley (June 12, 1929 – August 9, 2002) was an American basketball player[1] for the Fort Wayne Pistons of the NBA. He was drafted with the fourth pick in the third round of the 1951 NBA draft. He played two seasons for the Pistons, appearing in 103 career games. In his career, Jake averaged 2.8 points per game, 1.2 rebounds per game and 0.9 assists per game.[2]