About Jack Stephens
Lived 1933 – 2011 (aged 78). Jack Stephens was an American basketball player.
Jack Francis "Junior" Stephens (May 18, 1933 – August 31, 2011) was an American basketball player. He played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He tied the Irish single-game scoring record with 35 points against Marquette in his final career game for Notre Dame. Stephens served as captain of the '54–55 Irish. Stephens played on Irish teams that finished 19–5 and 22–3 and qualified for the NCAA Championships his sophomore and junior years, respectively. In 1953 he was named to the NCAA All-Mideast Regional team. Stephens later served as president of the University of Notre Dame Monogram Club from 1993 to 1994. On November 4, 2004, Stephens was named to the Irish All-Century Team.
Jack Stephens died on August 31, 2011, in Peoria, Illinois.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGSt. Louis7230.8.386.6925.22.910.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Stephens?
American basketball player (1933-2011)
When was Jack Stephens born?
Jack Stephens was born on 18 May 1933 in Chicago.
When did Jack Stephens die?
Jack Stephens died on 31 August 2011 in Peoria.
What was Jack Stephens's occupation?
Jack Stephens was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jack Stephens?
Jack Stephens was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Stephens (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Stephens. https://biography.guide/jack-stephens-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jack Stephens." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-stephens-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Stephens." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-stephens-basketball-player/.
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