|
Johnny Pawk
John A. Pawk (December 23, 1910 – December 28, 2004) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Warren Penns and Cleveland White Horses in the National Basketball League (United States), National Basketball League and averaged 4.1 points per game. His younger brother was Steve Pawk, who also played professional basketball. In his post-basketball career, Pawk worked at the Lyndora Hotel for 40 years. He was also the uncle of Tony Award-winning singer and actress Michele Pawk. References 1910 births 2004 deaths American men's basketball players Basketball players from Pennsylvania Cleveland White Horses players Forwards (basketball) Sportspeople from Butler, Pennsylvania Warren Penns players Westminster Titans men's basketball players 20th-century American sportsmen {{1910s-US-basketball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butler, Pennsylvania
Butler is a city in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. It is north of Pittsburgh and part of the Greater Pittsburgh region. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,502. Butler is named after Major General Richard Butler, who died in the 1791 Battle of the Wabash. Settled in 1803 by John and Samuel Cunningham, it became a borough in 1817 and a city in 1918. Initially populated by Irish and Scottish immigrants, Butler saw a large influx of German settlers in the early 19th century. It contributed to the Steel Belt manufacturing region as home to the Standard Steel Car Company, which produced early all-steel railcars, and the American Bantam Car Company, known for developing the original Willys Jeep. The Butler Area Public Library, built in 1921, was Pennsylvania's last Carnegie library. The city also hosts the Butler Little Theatre, active since 1941, and notable sites such as the Butler County Courthouse and Butler Armory. Annual eve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
