About Jake Fendley
Lived 1929 – 2002 (aged 73). Jake Fendley was an American basketball player.
John Phillip "Jake" Fendley (June 12, 1929 – August 9, 2002) was an American basketball player for the Fort Wayne Pistons of the NBA. He was drafted with the fourth pick in the third round of the 1951 NBA draft. He played two seasons for the Pistons, appearing in 103 career games. In his career, Jake averaged 2.8 points per game, 1.2 rebounds per game and 0.9 assists per game.
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Who was Jake Fendley?
basketball player (1929-2002)
When was Jake Fendley born?
Jake Fendley was born on 12 June 1929 in Chicago.
When did Jake Fendley die?
Jake Fendley died on 9 August 2002 in Oak Park.
What was Jake Fendley's occupation?
Jake Fendley was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jake Fendley?
Jake Fendley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jake Fendley. https://biography.guide/jake-fendley/
MLA: "Jake Fendley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jake-fendley/.
Chicago: "Jake Fendley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jake-fendley/.
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