About Dermie O'Connell
Lived 1928 – 1988 (aged 60). Dermie O'Connell was an American basketball player.
Dermott F. O'Connell (April 13, 1928 – October 5, 1988) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'0" guard from the College of the Holy Cross, O'Connell played two seasons (1948–1950) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Boston Celtics and St. Louis Bombers. He averaged 5.8 points per game in his NBA career.
BAA/NBA 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 1948–49 Boston 21 .276 .536 3.1 9.7 Boston 37 .262 .569 1.7 4.8 St. Louis 24 .260 .452 1.1 3.8Career 82 .268 .531 1.9 5.8
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Who was Dermie O'Connell?
American basketball player (1928-1988)
When was Dermie O'Connell born?
Dermie O'Connell was born on 12 April 1928 in New York City.
When did Dermie O'Connell die?
Dermie O'Connell died on 5 October 1988 in Bergen County.
What was Dermie O'Connell's occupation?
Dermie O'Connell was a basketball player.
What nationality was Dermie O'Connell?
Dermie O'Connell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dermie O'Connell. https://biography.guide/dermie-o-connell/
MLA: "Dermie O'Connell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dermie-o-connell/.
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