John Thomas Malokas (August 1, 1916 – April 16, 2000) was an American basketball player.[1][2] He played college basketball for Ohio University[3][4] and later professionally in the National Basketball League for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers.[1][5] He also played for the Cleveland Chase Brassmen when they were an independent traveling team, as well as the Cleveland Rosenblums as members in the American Basketball League.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1, 1916 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Died | April 16, 2000 (aged 83) Euclid, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Ohio (1935–1938) |
| Playing career | 1938–1947 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1938–1943 | Cleveland Chase Brassmen |
| 1944–1946 | Cleveland Allmen Transfers |
| 1946–1947 | Cleveland Rosenblums |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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College career edit
In 1936, Malokas was an Buckeye Conference All-second team selection[6] and a first team selection in 1937[7] and 1938.[8] In 1970, he was elected to the Ohio University Athletic Hall of Fame.[9]
References edit
- ^ a b "John Malokas NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ a b "Johnny Malokas". Peach Basket Society. January 20, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ "Sophomore guard scoring threat for Ohio Bobcats". The Coshocton Tribune. 30 December 1935. p. 2. Retrieved 11 February 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Stars for Ohio U." Troy Daily News. 6 February 1937. p. 4. Retrieved 11 February 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "John Malokas Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ "Bobcats favorites to capture Buckeye basketball crown". Troy Daily News. United Press International. 9 December 1936. p. 6. Retrieved 11 February 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Fritz Howell (10 March 1937). "Bobcats rate three on A.P. Buckeye team". The Piqua Daily Call. p. 6. Retrieved 11 February 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Tommy Devine (2 March 1938). "Herd places two players on All-Stars". The Coshocton Tribune. United Press International. p. 2. Retrieved 11 February 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "6 added to Hall of Fame of athletics at Ohio U." Palladium-Item. United Press International. 26 July 1970. p. 22. Retrieved 11 February 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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