Jim Quinlan
James F. Quinlan (May 29, 1922 – July 13, 2003) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played in the National Basketball League for the Rochester Royals in three games during the 1946–47 season.[1] He also played for the Wheeling Blues in the All-American Basketball League during the 1948–49 season.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 29, 1922 Dansville, New York |
| Died | July 13, 2003 (aged 81) Wayland, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dansville (Dansville, New York) |
| College | Canisius (1941–1943, 1945–1946) |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| 1946 | Rochester Royals |
| 1948–1949 | Wheeling Blues |
Born and raised in Dansville, New York,[3] Quinlan played at Dansville High School before embarking on a collegiate career at Canisius College.[3] He earned varsity letters during the 1941–42 and 1942–43 seasons, then had to leave school to fight in World War II.[4] He was wounded in both legs during service while in the South Pacific.[5] In his final season of college basketball eligibility, Quinlan returned to play for the Golden Griffins in the second half of the 1945–46 season.[4][5]
In Quinlan's post-basketball career, he worked for Keebler Company Incorporated for 28 years. He died on July 13, 2003 in Wayland, New York.
References
- "Jim Quinlan NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- "Dukes Virtually Clinch Playoff Berth By 52–49 Win Over Blues". Cumberland Evening Times. March 7, 1949. p. 13. Retrieved February 10, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Jim Quinlan stats". JustSportsStats.com. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- "2011–12 Canisius Golden Griffins Men's Basketball Media Guide". issuu.com. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- "Canisius Looks To Quinlan Going There". Dunkirk Evening Observer. January 30, 1946. p. 11. Retrieved February 10, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.