Johnny Sebastian

John T. Sebastian, Jr. (November 20, 1921 – April 26, 2003) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in numerous leagues, including the National Basketball League. In the NBL, Sebastian played for the Syracuse Nationals, Hammond Calumet Buccaneers, and Detroit Vagabond Kings and averaged 8.0 points per game.[2] At one time he held the Guinness Record for consecutive made free throws made (63).[1]

Johnny Sebastian
Personal information
Born(1921-11-20)November 20, 1921
Odin, Illinois
DiedApril 26, 2003(2003-04-26) (aged 81)
Champaign, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeSouthern Illinois (1941–1943, 1946–1947)
PositionGuard
Career history
As player:
1947–1948Syracuse Nationals
1948St. Paul Saints
1948Detroit Vagabond Kings
1948–1949Hammond Calumet Buccaneers
1949House of David
1949–1951Detroit Vagabond Kings
1950–1952Boston Whirlwinds
1952Chicago Majors
As coach:
1952–1953Lake View HS

References

  1. "Johnny Sebastian". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  2. "Johnny Sebastian NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
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