John Richard Piana (August 6, 1918 – July 10, 2001) was an American professional

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player. He played for the

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in the National Basketball League for two games during the 1940–41 season – one in the regular season, and one in the postseason. He played college basketball at the

University of Detroit Mercy The University of Detroit Mercy is a Private university, private Catholic Church, Roman Catholic university in Detroit, Michigan. It is sponsored by both the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy. The university was founded in 1877 ...

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