About Johnny Horan
Lived 1932 – 1980 (aged 47). Johnny Horan was an American basketball player.
John F. Horan (November 24, 1932 – November 14, 1980), also nicknamed "The Vertical Hyphen," was an American professional basketball player. Horan was selected in the 1955 NBA draft (first round, sixth overall) by the Fort Wayne Pistons after a collegiate career at Dayton. He played for the Pistons in seven games before being traded to the Minneapolis Lakers in the middle of the 1955–56 season. While with the Lakers, Horan appeared in 12 games.
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Who was Johnny Horan?
American professional basketball player (1932–1980)
When was Johnny Horan born?
Johnny Horan was born on 24 November 1932 in Minneapolis.
When did Johnny Horan die?
Johnny Horan died on 14 November 1980 in Houston, Texas.
What was Johnny Horan's occupation?
Johnny Horan was a basketball player.
What nationality was Johnny Horan?
Johnny Horan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Horan. https://biography.guide/johnny-horan/
MLA: "Johnny Horan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-horan/.
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