About Jim Nolan
Lived 1927 – 1983 (aged 55). Jim Nolan was an American basketball player.
James S. Nolan (June 9, 1927 – April 19, 1983) was an American professional basketball player. Nolan was selected in the second round of the 1949 BAA draft by the Philadelphia Warriors. He played for the Warriors for five games in the 1949–50 NBA season and recorded totals of eight points and four assists. He later returned to Georgia and started a coaching career leading the Tech Freshman Basketball team from 1955 to 1957, then became the Lanier football coach in the early 1960s. He is a member of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the Georgia Tech Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Nolan?
American basketball player (1927–1983)
When was Jim Nolan born?
Jim Nolan was born on 9 June 1927 in Macon.
When did Jim Nolan die?
Jim Nolan died on 19 April 1983 in Macon.
What was Jim Nolan's occupation?
Jim Nolan was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jim Nolan?
Jim Nolan was American.
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· DBpedia: Jim Nolan (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Nolan. https://biography.guide/jim-nolan-basketball-player/
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Chicago: "Jim Nolan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-nolan-basketball-player/.
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