Joe Urso (basketball)
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BornSeptember 17, 1916
Pennsylvania, U.S.
Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 27, 1991 (aged 74)
Hamilton, Ohio, U.S.
Hamilton, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 17, 1916 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 1991 (aged 74) Hamilton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Duquesne (1938–1939) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 1944–1945 | Pittsburgh Raiders |
| 1945–1946 | Youngstown Bears |
| As a coach: | |
| 1944–1945 | Pittsburgh Raiders |
Joseph John Urso (September 17, 1916 – April 27, 1991)[1] was an American professional basketball player and head coach.[2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Raiders during the 1944–45 season as well as for the Youngstown Bears during the 1945–46 season.[2] Urso served as a player-coach for the Raiders (the only year the team existed).[1][3] In college, he lettered in both basketball and golf at Duquesne University.[1]
