Johnny Pawk
American basketball player
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John A. Pawk (December 23, 1910 – December 28, 2004) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Warren Penns and Cleveland White Horses in the National Basketball League and averaged 4.1 points per game.[1][2][3] His younger brother was Steve Pawk, who also played professional basketball.[2]
BornDecember 23, 1910
Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 2004 (aged 94)
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1910 Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 2004 (aged 94) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Westminster (PA) |
| Playing career | 1932–1939 |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1932–1936 | Butler Penn Drakes |
| 1937–1938 | Warren HyVis Oil |
| 1936–1937 | Hilgemeier Packers |
| 1937–1938 | Warren Penns |
| 1938–1939 | Warren Penns / Cleveland White Horses |
In his post-basketball career, Pawk worked at the Lyndora Hotel for 40 years.[2] He was also the uncle of Tony Award-winning singer and actress Michele Pawk.[4][5]
