About John Janisch
Lived 1920 – 1992 (aged 72). John Janisch was an American basketball player.
John Albert Janisch (March 15, 1920 – August 29, 1992) was an American professional basketball player. Janisch played for the Detroit Falcons, Boston Celtics, and Providence Steamrollers in the Basketball Association of America.
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 Detroit 60 .288 .662 .8 11.6 1947–48 Boston 3 .143 .500 .0 1.0 1947–48 Providence 7 .302 .571 .3 4.9Career 70 .288 .654 .7 10.5
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Who was John Janisch?
American basketball player
When was John Janisch born?
John Janisch was born on 15 March 1920 in La Porte.
When did John Janisch die?
John Janisch died on 29 August 1992 in West Branch.
What was John Janisch's occupation?
John Janisch was a basketball player.
What nationality was John Janisch?
John Janisch was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Janisch. https://biography.guide/john-janisch/
MLA: "John Janisch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-janisch/.
Chicago: "John Janisch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-janisch/.
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