About John Sines
Lived 1917 – 1978 (aged 60). John Sines was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
John Alfred Sines (August 13, 1914 – April 16, 1978) was an American professional basketball player as well as head coach at the high school and college levels. After his collegiate career at Purdue University, Sines played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in the National Basketball League for several seasons and averaged 7.2 points per game.
Sines served in the Navy during World War II. He resigned in 1962 after two players were caught being involved in a gambling scandal.
Sines moved to Palmetto, Florida and coached Palmetto High School's basketball team for one season (1963–64) before being hired by Manatee Community College. At Manatee, he coached from 1964 to 1977 before retiring.
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Who was John Sines?
American basketball player
When was John Sines born?
John Sines was born on 17 August 1917 in Flora.
When did John Sines die?
John Sines died on 9 April 1978 in San Bernardino.
What was John Sines's occupation?
John Sines was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was John Sines?
John Sines was American.
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