Jack Kerris
John Edward "Jack" Kerris (January 30, 1925 – December 4, 1983) was an American professional basketball player. Kerris played college basketball for Loyola of Chicago and was the ninth overall pick in the 1949 BAA draft by the Chicago Stags. He played for the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, Fort Wayne Pistons and Baltimore Bullets in his four-year career.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 30, 1925 |
| Died | December 4, 1983 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | De La Salle Institute (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Loyola (Illinois) (1945–1949) |
| BAA draft | 1949 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Stags | |
| Playing career | 1949–1953 |
| Position | Forward / Center |
| Number | 12, 15, 12 |
| Career history | |
| 1949 | Tri-Cities Blackhawks |
| 1949–1953 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| 1953 | Baltimore Bullets |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,057 (7.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,286 (6.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 667 (2.5 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
External links
- Stats @ Basketball-reference.com
- Jack Kerris at LoyolaRamblers.com
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