Joe Proksa
American basketball player
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Joseph P. Proksa (June 30, 1914 – October 25, 1999)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] Proksa played in the National Basketball League for one game, appearing for the Pittsburgh Raiders during the 1944–45 season.[2] Later, he coached high school basketball in Pennsylvania and in Maryland.[1]
BornJune 30, 1914
Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 25, 1999 (aged 85)
Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 30, 1914 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 1999 (aged 85) Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Penn State (1935–1938) |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 1944 |
| Coaching career | 1949–1970 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1939–1940 | Westinghouse Air Brake Five |
| 194?–194? | Conono Oilers |
| 194?–194? | North End |
| 1944 | Pittsburgh Raiders |
Coaching | |
| 1949–1950 | Coatesville HS |
| 1962–1970 | North Hagerstown HS |
