About Jake Bornheimer
Lived 1927 – 1986 (aged 59). Jake Bornheimer was an American basketball player.
Jacob Nicholas Bornheimer (June 29, 1927 – September 10, 1986) was an American professional basketball player.
Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Bornheimer played prep basketball for St. Peter the Apostle High School and collegiately for the Muhlenberg College.
He played for the Philadelphia Warriors (1948–50) in the NBA for 75 games. His older brother, Bill, played basketball at Georgetown, from 1940 to 1942.
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 1948–49 Philadelphia 15 .312 .690 .9 5.9 Philadelphia 60 .289 .667 .7 4.2Career 75 .295 .671 .7 4.6
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1949 Philadelphia 2 .412 .667 1.0 10.0 Philadelphia 2 .333 .000 .0 1.0Career 4 .400 .667 .5 5.5
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Who was Jake Bornheimer?
American basketball player (1927–1986)
When was Jake Bornheimer born?
Jake Bornheimer was born on 29 June 1927 in New Brunswick.
When did Jake Bornheimer die?
Jake Bornheimer died on 10 September 1986 in New Brunswick.
What was Jake Bornheimer's occupation?
Jake Bornheimer was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jake Bornheimer?
Jake Bornheimer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jake Bornheimer. https://biography.guide/jake-bornheimer/
MLA: "Jake Bornheimer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jake-bornheimer/.
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