Jim O'Donnell (basketball)
American basketball player
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James O'Donnell (December 3, 1912 – December 26, 1984) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Buffalo Bisons in the National Basketball League for eight games during the 1937–38 season and averaged 1.3 points per game.[1][3]
BornDecember 3, 1912
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 1984 (aged 72)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 3, 1912 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 1984 (aged 72) Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Canisius (1934–1937) |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1937–1938 | Buffalo Bisons |
Jim was the older brother of Neil O'Donnell, who also played on the Bisons in 1937–38.[2][4]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | FGM | Field goals made |
| FTM | Free throws made | FTA | Free throws attempted |
| FT% | Free throw percentage | PTS | Total points |
| PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBL
Source[1]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | FGM | FTM | PTS | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937–38 | Buffalo | 8 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 1.3 |
