About Emmet Birk
Lived 1914 – 2000 (aged 86). Emmet Birk was an American military personnel and basketball player.
Emmet Clifford Birk (March 21, 1914 – November 6, 2000) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball League for one game during the 1938–39 season. In college, he played for the University of North Dakota (UND), where he won North Central Conference championships all three years he played. He was inducted into the UND Hall of Fame in 1977.
In his post-basketball career, Birk spent five years serving in the Army during World War II. He then moved to Whittier, California and spent 45 years as a schoolteacher and coach.
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Who was Emmet Birk?
American basketball player
When was Emmet Birk born?
Emmet Birk was born on 21 March 1914 in Grafton.
When did Emmet Birk die?
Emmet Birk died on 6 November 2000 in Whittier.
What was Emmet Birk's occupation?
Emmet Birk was a military personnel and basketball player.
What nationality was Emmet Birk?
Emmet Birk was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emmet Birk. https://biography.guide/emmet-birk/
MLA: "Emmet Birk." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emmet-birk/.
Chicago: "Emmet Birk." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/emmet-birk/.
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