Johnny Orr
American professional basketball player and minor league baseball player
About Johnny Orr
Lived 1918 – 1982 (aged 63). Johnny Orr was an American basketball player and baseball player.
John Edward Orr (June 4, 1918 – July 12, 1982) was an American professional basketball and semi-professional baseball player during the 1940s. He played in the National Basketball League for four seasons as well as in the New York Yankees' baseball farm leagues for four seasons. After playing one season of college basketball, Orr signed a contract to play baseball in the Yankees' farm system, this ending his collegiate eligibility.
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Who was Johnny Orr?
American professional basketball player and minor league baseball player (1918-1982)
When was Johnny Orr born?
Johnny Orr was born on 13 August 1918 in Chicago.
When did Johnny Orr die?
Johnny Orr died on 12 July 1982 in Tucson.
What was Johnny Orr's occupation?
Johnny Orr was a basketball player and baseball player.
What nationality was Johnny Orr?
Johnny Orr was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnny Orr (basketball, born 1918)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Orr. https://biography.guide/johnny-orr/
MLA: "Johnny Orr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-orr/.
Chicago: "Johnny Orr." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-orr/.
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