John Schick
Personal information
Born(1916-01-06)January 6, 1916
Bridgeport, Connecticut
DiedJanuary 8, 1990(1990-01-08) (aged 74)
Toledo, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolCentral (Bridgeport, Connecticut)
CollegeOhio State (1936–1939)
PositionCenter / forward
Career history
1941–1942Dayton Delco
1942–1943Dayton Dive Bombers
1943–1944Dayton Acme Aviators
1944–1945Dayton Acmes
1945–1946Dayton Mickeys
1946–1948Toledo Jeeps
1949–1950Toledo Mercuries

John Michael Schick (January 6, 1916 – January 8, 1990) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Toledo Jeeps in the National Basketball League between 1946 and 1948, averaging 3.7 points per game.[1][3] He also played for a number of Amateur Athletic Union and independent league teams.[2]

Schick appeared in the first-ever NCAA tournament championship game in 1939, scoring one field goal in a losing effort against Oregon.[4]

Schick was married to Virginia Willman of Coldwater Ohio. They had three children: John Michael Schick III, Thomas Allen Schick, and Daniel Lee Schick

References

  1. 1 2 "John Schick NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "John Schick". Peach Basket Society. April 13, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  3. "John Schick Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
  4. "Oregon vs. Ohio State Box Score, March 27, 1939". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
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