Francis David "Buddy" O'Grady (January 19, 1920 – February 19, 1992)
was an American professional basketball player and coach.
A 5'11"
guard
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from
Georgetown University
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, O'Grady played professionally in the
Basketball Association of America
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from 1946 to 1949. He competed for the
Washington Capitols
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,
St. Louis Bombers
The St. Louis Bombers were a National Basketball Association team based in St. Louis from 1946 to 1950.
Franchise history
The St. Louis Bombers were originally part of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1946.
The BAA merged wit ...
, and
Providence Steamrollers
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and averaged 3.7
points per game
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.
For three seasons from 1949 to 1952, O'Grady served as head coach of
Georgetown University's men's basketball team, with an overall record of 35-36 and no post-season tournament appearances. He was elected to Georgetown's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1958.
BAA career statistics
Regular season
Playoffs
Head coaching record
Sources
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1920 births
1992 deaths
American men's basketball coaches
American men's basketball players
Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball coaches
Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball players
Guards (basketball)
Providence Steamrollers players
Rochester Royals players
St. Louis Bombers (NBA) players
Sportspeople from Staten Island
Washington Capitols players
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