| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1, 1928 New Jersey |
| Died | April 1, 2019 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Marshall |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 1951–1953 | Newark Iron Dukes |
| 1953 | Milwaukee Hawks |
| 1953 | Berwick Carbuilders |
| 1954–1955 | Williamsport Billies |
| 1955–1956 | Hazleton Hawks |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Paul Joseph "Bucky" McConnell (July 1, 1928 – April 1, 2019)[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2] He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Hawks in 14 games during the later portion of the 1952–53 season.[2] He averaged 4.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.[2] He also played in the Amateur Athletic Union and Eastern Professional Basketball League, the forerunner to the Continental Basketball Association.[3][4]
In December 1955 he signed with the Hazleton Hawks.[5]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Source[2]
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | FT% | RPG | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952–53 | Milwaukee | 14 | 21.2 | .380 | .483 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 4.9 |
References
- ↑ "Bucky McConnell". Legacy.com. 2019. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 "Bucky McConnell NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Billies Suffer 97–68 Drubbing". Williamsport Sun-Gazette. March 12, 1955. p. 21. Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Hawks Cut Squad To 14 Players". Rhindelander Daily News. October 6, 1953. p. 6. Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Local pros sign M'Connell; Bill Hogan returns to club for fray tomorrow at 3PM". Standard-Speaker. December 31, 1955. p. 20. Retrieved April 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Statistics at StatsCrew.com
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