About Joe Proksa
Lived 1914 – 1999 (aged 85). Joe Proksa was an American basketball player.
Joseph P. Proksa (June 30, 1914 – October 25, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. Proksa played in the National Basketball League for one game, appearing for the Pittsburgh Raiders during the 1944–45 season. Later, he coached high school basketball in Pennsylvania and in Maryland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe Proksa?
American basketball player (1914-1999)
When was Joe Proksa born?
Joe Proksa was born on 30 June 1914 in Pennsylvania.
When did Joe Proksa die?
Joe Proksa died on 25 October 1999 in Hagerstown.
What was Joe Proksa's occupation?
Joe Proksa was a basketball player.
What nationality was Joe Proksa?
Joe Proksa was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Proksa. https://biography.guide/joe-proksa/
MLA: "Joe Proksa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-proksa/.
Chicago: "Joe Proksa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-proksa/.
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