John Jay Jorgensen (December 28, 1921 – January 19, 1973) was an American professional
basketball
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player.
A 6'2"
guard
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forward, Jorgensen played two seasons (1947–1949) in the
Basketball Association of America
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as a member of the
Chicago Stags
The Chicago Stags were a National Basketball Association team based in Chicago from 1946 to 1950.
History
1946–47 season
In the BAA's inaugural year, the Chicago Stags were placed in the Western Division, and after 60 games were tied with the ...
,
Baltimore Bullets, and
Minneapolis Lakers
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. He averaged 2.3
points per game in his BAA career and won a championship with the Lakers in 1949. He also played in the
National Basketball League.
Jorgensen played on the freshman team of the
DePaul Blue Demons
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during the 1941–42 season.
BAA career statistics
Regular season
Playoffs
References
External links
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1921 births
1973 deaths
American men's basketball players
Basketball players from Chicago
Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) players
Chicago Stags players
Forwards (basketball)
Guards (basketball)
Minneapolis Lakers players
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