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Jack Toomay

1922 – 2008

American professional basketball player and Air Force major general

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About Jack Toomay

Lived 1922 – 2008 (aged 85). Jack Toomay was an American basketball player.

Major General John Crawford Toomay (August 9, 1922 – March 12, 2008) was an American professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the Basketball Association of America and National Basketball Association. He averaged 6.7 points and 0.9 assists per game in 131 career games played. He later became a major general in the United States Air Force and was a key architect of nuclear defense strategies.

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 1947–48 Chicago 19 .191 .550 .1 1.5 1947–48 Providence 14 .361 .690 .4 10.9 1948–49 Washington 13 .381 .750 .1 1.9 1948–49 Baltimore 23 .381 .659 .5 3.3 Denver 62 .397 .705 1.5 9.6Career 131 .376 .691 .9 6.7

Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1949 Baltimore 1 .200 .714 .0 7.0Career 1 .200 .714 .0 7.0

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Education
George Washington University
Also known as
John Toomay, John Crawford Toomay, John C. Toomay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Toomay?

American professional basketball player and Air Force major general

When was Jack Toomay born?

Jack Toomay was born on 9 August 1922 in Ontario.

When did Jack Toomay die?

Jack Toomay died on 12 March 2008 in Carlsbad.

What was Jack Toomay's occupation?

Jack Toomay was a basketball player.

What nationality was Jack Toomay?

Jack Toomay was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Toomay

· Wikidata: Q1707724

· DBpedia: Jack Toomay

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