Vincent J. McGowan (August 13, 1913 – April 4, 1982) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for several teams, including the Whiting/Hammond Ciesar All-Americans, Chicago Bruins, and Chicago American Gears.[1] McGowan was a second-team all-NBL selection in 1937–38. For his career he averaged 5.3 points per game.[2]

Vince McGowan
Personal information
Born(1913-08-13)August 13, 1913
Illinois
DiedApril 4, 1982(1982-04-04) (aged 68)
Evergreen Park, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Leo (Chicago, Illinois)
College
Playing career1933–1949
PositionForward / center
Career history
1933–1934Schuessler Athletic Club
1934–1935Lifeschultz Fast Freights
1934–1935Oshkosh All-Stars
1935–1936Chicago Englewood
1936Chicago Duffy Florals
1936–1940Whiting/Hammond Ciesar All-Americans
1939–1940Chicago Harmons
1940–1942Chicago Bruins
1941–1942Toledo White Huts
1943–1944Chicago Gears
1944–1945Chicago American Gears
1946–1949Chicago Shamrocks
Career highlights and awards

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Vince McGowan". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Vince McGowan NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 1, 2016.