About Jack Tierney
Lived 1893 – 1968 (aged 74). Jack Tierney was an American basketball coach.
John Joseph "Jack" Tierney (August 3, 1893 – May 12, 1968) was an early American basketball player and coach. He was involved in the sport at all levels of his era, from high schools and college to independent leagues, as well the American Basketball League to the National Basketball League.
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Tierney stayed in the city's metropolitan area throughout his career. From 1929 to 1930, he was a player-coach for the Chicago Majestics, an independent team.
Some sources have Tierney playing minor league baseball, including a stint on the Bloomington Bloomers in the III League (1925).
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Who was Jack Tierney?
American basketball player and coach (1893-1968)
When was Jack Tierney born?
Jack Tierney was born on 3 August 1893 in Chicago.
When did Jack Tierney die?
Jack Tierney died on 12 May 1968 in Bellwood.
What was Jack Tierney's occupation?
Jack Tierney was a basketball coach.
What nationality was Jack Tierney?
Jack Tierney was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Tierney. https://biography.guide/jack-tierney/
MLA: "Jack Tierney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-tierney/.
Chicago: "Jack Tierney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-tierney/.
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