About Pete Brennan
Lived 1936 – 2012 (aged 75). Pete Brennan was an American basketball player.
Peter Joseph Brennan (September 23, 1936 – June 8, 2012) was an American basketball player. He played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New York Knicks.
Early life Brennan was born in Brooklyn, New York. He played collegiately for the University of North Carolina, where he was chosen ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year in the 1957–58 season.
Career He was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round (4th pick overall) of the 1958 NBA draft. He played for the Knicks (1958–59) in the NBA for 16 games.
Honors He was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.
Death Brennan died of prostate cancer on June 8, 2012, in Durham, North Carolina.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pete Brennan?
American basketball player (1936-2012)
When was Pete Brennan born?
Pete Brennan was born on 23 September 1936 in Brooklyn.
When did Pete Brennan die?
Pete Brennan died on 8 June 2012 in Durham.
What was Pete Brennan's occupation?
Pete Brennan was a basketball player.
What nationality was Pete Brennan?
Pete Brennan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pete Brennan. https://biography.guide/pete-brennan/
MLA: "Pete Brennan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pete-brennan/.
Chicago: "Pete Brennan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pete-brennan/.
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