About Johnny Jorgensen
Lived 1921 – 1973 (aged 51). Johnny Jorgensen was an American basketball player.
John Jay Jorgensen (December 28, 1921 – January 19, 1973) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'2" guard/forward, Jorgensen played two seasons (1947–1949) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Chicago Stags, Baltimore Bullets, and Minneapolis Lakers. He averaged 2.3 points per game in his BAA career and won a championship with the Lakers in 1949. He also played in the National Basketball League.
Jorgensen played on the freshman team of the DePaul Blue Demons during the 1941–42 season.
BAA career statistics
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947–48 Chicago 1 1.000 .000 .0 4.0 1947–48 Baltimore 2 .286 1.000 .0 2.5 1948–49† Minneapolis 48 .360 .727 .7 2.2Career 51 .366 .735 .6 2.3
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1949† Minneapolis 6 .429 1.000 .0 1.2Career 6 .429 1.000 .0 1.2
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Who was Johnny Jorgensen?
American basketball player
When was Johnny Jorgensen born?
Johnny Jorgensen was born on 28 December 1921 in Chicago.
When did Johnny Jorgensen die?
Johnny Jorgensen died on 19 January 1973 in Charlotte.
What was Johnny Jorgensen's occupation?
Johnny Jorgensen was a basketball player.
What nationality was Johnny Jorgensen?
Johnny Jorgensen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Jorgensen. https://biography.guide/johnny-jorgensen/
MLA: "Johnny Jorgensen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-jorgensen/.
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