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John Abramovic

1919 – 2000

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About John Abramovic

Lived 1919 – 2000 (aged 81). John Abramovic was an American basketball player.

John M. Abramovic Jr. (February 9, 1919 – June 9, 2000) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) for the Pittsburgh Ironmen, St. Louis Bombers and Baltimore Bullets. Abramovic was nicknamed "Brooms" and worked in his family's broom manufacturing business after his playing retirement.

Early life and college career Abramovic grew up in Etna, Pennsylvania, and graduated from high school in 1937. He worked in his family's plant manufacturing brooms for two years. Abramovic's 2,170 points made him the first college basketball player to score more than 2,000 points in a career.

BAA 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 1946–47 Pittsburgh 47 .242 .691 .7 11.2 1947–48 St. Louis 4 .100 .500 .3 1.0 1947–48 Baltimore 5 .000 .667 .2 .4Career 56 .237 .686 .7 9.5

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Important facts

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Education
Salem University
Awards
NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
Also known as
John Abramovic Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Abramovic?

basketball player

When was John Abramovic born?

John Abramovic was born on 9 February 1919 in Etna.

When did John Abramovic die?

John Abramovic died on 9 June 2000 in Ormond Beach.

What was John Abramovic's occupation?

John Abramovic was a basketball player.

What nationality was John Abramovic?

John Abramovic was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Abramovic

· Wikidata: Q3809023

· DBpedia: John Abramovic

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