About Jack Foley
Lived 1939 – 2020 (aged 81). Jack Foley was an American basketball player.
John E. Foley (April 19, 1939 – November 29, 2020) was an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected in the second round as the 18th pick in the 1962 NBA draft by the Celtics and spent one season playing in the league.
A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, Foley attended Assumption High School, where he graduated in 1958.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Foley?
American basketball player (1939-2020)
When was Jack Foley born?
Jack Foley was born on 19 April 1939 in Worcester.
When did Jack Foley die?
Jack Foley died on 29 November 2020 in Worcester.
What was Jack Foley's occupation?
Jack Foley was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jack Foley?
Jack Foley was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Foley (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Foley. https://biography.guide/jack-foley-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jack Foley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-foley-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Foley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-foley-basketball-player/.
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