Francis David "Buddy" O'Grady (January 19, 1920 – February 19, 1992) was an American professional basketball player and coach. A 5'11"

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, O'Grady played professionally in the

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from 1946 to 1949. He competed for the

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, St. Louis Bombers, and

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and averaged 3.7

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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.

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