George Joseph Hesik (June 15, 1913 – April 18, 1994) was an American professional basketball and minor league baseball player.[1] In basketball, he played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots and Sheboygan Red Skins in the National Basketball League.[2] In baseball, he spent one season playing for the Bakersfield Indians.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 15, 1913 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 18, 1994 (aged 80) Newport Beach, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Marquette (1937–1939) |
| Playing career | 1938–1942 |
| Position | Forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1938–1939 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
| 1939–1942 | Sheboygan Red Skins |
Hesik played college baseball and basketball for Marquette University before turning professional.[1] He also served in World War II.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "George Hesik". Peach Basket Society. 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
- ^ "George Hesik NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
- ^ "George Hesik Minor League stats". baseball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
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