Frank E. Linskey (August 18, 1913 – July 3, 1999) was an American professional basketball player and coach.[1][2] He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Chicago Bruins in the National Basketball League and averaged 2.9 points per game.[1][3] He served as a player-coach for the Bruins during the 1940–41 season where the team finished with 11 wins and 13 losses.[2][4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 18, 1913 Braidwood, Illinois |
| Died | July 3, 1999 (aged 85) Southfield, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Philip (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | DePaul (1933–1935) |
| Playing career | 1935–1941 |
| Position | Guard |
| Coaching career | 1940–1941 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1935–1937 | Cicero Elks |
| 1937–1939 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
| 1939–1941 | Chicago Bruins |
| As coach: | |
| 1940–1941 | Chicago Bruins |
Linskey worked for Sears after his basketball career, retiring and moving to Florida in 1974.[2] He eventually moved to Southfield, Michigan.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Frank Linskey NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Frank Linskey". Peach Basket Society. August 26, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ "Frank Linskey Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ "Chicago Bruins: 1940–41". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
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