About Whitey Kachan
Lived 1925 – 1993 (aged 67). Whitey Kachan was an American basketball player.
Edwin John "Whitey" Kachan (September 15, 1925 – March 7, 1993) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'2" guard from DePaul University, Kachan played one season (1948–49) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Chicago Stags and Minneapolis Lakers. He averaged 2.2 points per game and won a championship with the Lakers.
BAA career statistics
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948–49 Chicago 33 .220 .618 .8 2.0 1948–49† Minneapolis 19 .381 .682 .6 2.5Career 52 .268 .643 .7 2.2
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1949† Minneapolis 8 .400 .000 .3 .5Career 8 .400 .000 .3 .5
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Who was Whitey Kachan?
American basketball player (1925-1993)
When was Whitey Kachan born?
Whitey Kachan was born on 15 September 1925 in Illinois.
When did Whitey Kachan die?
Whitey Kachan died on 7 March 1993 in Glenview.
What was Whitey Kachan's occupation?
Whitey Kachan was a basketball player.
What nationality was Whitey Kachan?
Whitey Kachan was American.
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