Vince McGowan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 13, 1913 |
| Died | April 4, 1982 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Leo (Chicago, Illinois) |
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| Playing career | 1933–1949 |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1933–1934 | Schuessler Athletic Club |
| 1934–1935 | Lifeschultz Fast Freights |
| 1934–1935 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| 1935–1936 | Chicago Englewood |
| 1936 | Chicago Duffy Florals |
| 1936–1940 | Whiting/Hammond Ciesar All-Americans |
| 1939–1940 | Chicago Harmons |
| 1940–1942 | Chicago Bruins |
| 1941–1942 | Toledo White Huts |
| 1943–1944 | Chicago Gears |
| 1944–1945 | Chicago American Gears |
| 1946–1949 | Chicago Shamrocks |
| Career highlights | |
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Vincent J. McGowan (August 13, 1913 – April 4, 1982) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for several teams, including the Whiting/Hammond Ciesar All-Americans, Chicago Bruins, and Chicago American Gears.[1] McGowan was a second-team all-NBL selection in 1937–38. For his career he averaged 5.3 points per game.[2]
McGowan was the son of Anthony and Mary E. McGowan. He married Virginia K. Green. They had four children: Catherine, Vincent, Patrick and Paul. He died on April 4, 1982 at the age of 68.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Vince McGowan". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Vince McGowan NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ "Death Notices: McGowan". Chicago Tribune. April 6, 1982. p. 19, section 3.