Neil O'Donnell (basketball)
American basketball player (1914–1996)
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Cornelius Patrick "Neil" O'Donnell (April 17, 1914 – December 27, 1996) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Buffalo Bisons in the National Basketball League for nine games during the 1937–38 season and averaged 3.9 points per game.[1][3]
BornApril 17, 1914
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 27, 1996 (aged 82)
Cheektowaga, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1914 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 1996 (aged 82) Cheektowaga, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Canisius (1934–1937) |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1937–1938 | Buffalo Bisons |
Neil was the younger brother of Jim 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 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 35 | 3.9 |
