Robert Arthur O'Shaughnessy (February 2, 1921 – September 5, 1995) was an American professional

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player. He played for the

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in the National Basketball League during the 1947–48 season and averaged 4.0 points per game. O'Shaughnessy's collegiate career at the

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, was interrupted by serving for the

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. He flew over 50 missions against the

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, primarily in the

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. Back at Nevada, he competed for the track,

, and

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teams.

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