About Jim Mooney
Lived 1930 – 2015 (aged 85). Jim Mooney was an American basketball player.
James J. Mooney (July 8, 1930 – October 29, 2015 ) was an American professional basketball player. He set Villanova's still-standing sophomore year rebounding record with 455.
Mooney signed with the Philadelphia Warriors during the 1952–53 NBA season and made his debut on February 8, 1953. In 18 career games, he averaged 7.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. Mooney, Villanova's team captain, signed with the Warriors after being declared ineligible to continue playing for Villanova in early February 1953. He would play the remainder of the season before joining the United States Marine Corps.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGPhiladelphia1829.4.365.6753.91.97.5
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Mooney?
American basketball player (1930-2015)
When was Jim Mooney born?
Jim Mooney was born on 8 July 1930 in Philadelphia.
When did Jim Mooney die?
Jim Mooney died on 29 October 2015 in Upland.
What was Jim Mooney's occupation?
Jim Mooney was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jim Mooney?
Jim Mooney was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Mooney (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Mooney. https://biography.guide/jim-mooney/
MLA: "Jim Mooney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-mooney/.
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