About Buddy O'Grady
Lived 1920 – 1992 (aged 72). Buddy O'Grady was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Francis David "Buddy" O'Grady (January 19, 1920 – February 19, 1992) was an American professional basketball player and coach.
A 5'11" guard from Georgetown University, O'Grady played professionally in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) from 1946 to 1949. He competed for the Washington Capitols, St. Louis Bombers, and Providence Steamrollers and averaged 3.7 points per game.
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Washington 55 .238 .717 .4 2.7 1947–48 St. Louis 44 .261 .667 .2 3.9 1948–49 St. Louis 30 .295 .739 1.4 4.6 1948–49 Providence 17 .282 .600 1.5 4.8Career 146 .265 .691 .7 3.7
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947 Washington 6 .100 1.000 .0 1.5 1948 St. Louis 7 .333 1.000 .0 3.6Career 13 .245 1.000 .0 2.6
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Who was Buddy O'Grady?
American basketball player and coach (1920-1992)
When was Buddy O'Grady born?
Buddy O'Grady was born on 19 January 1920 in New York City.
When did Buddy O'Grady die?
Buddy O'Grady died on 19 February 1992 in Freehold.
What was Buddy O'Grady's occupation?
Buddy O'Grady was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Buddy O'Grady?
Buddy O'Grady was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Buddy O'Grady. https://biography.guide/buddy-o-grady/
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