Jack Underman

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Jack Underman

John O. Underman[1] (August 17, 1925 – October 23, 1969)[2][3] was an American basketball player. Underman was selected in the 1947 BAA draft by the St. Louis Bombers after a collegiate career at Ohio State (OSU), although he never played professionally.[4][5] Underman went to West High School in Columbus prior to choosing hometown OSU for college.[6] He led the Big Nine Conference in scoring as a junior in 1945–46, the same season the Buckeyes made the NCAA Final Four and won the Third Place game.

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Jack Underman
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Underman from the 1946 Makio
Personal information
BornAugust 17, 1925
Elyria, Ohio U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 1969(1969-10-23) (aged 44)
Elyria, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Career information
High schoolWest (Columbus, Ohio)
CollegeOhio State (1943–1947)
BAA draft1947: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Selected by the St. Louis Bombers
PositionCenter
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball Reference 
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Underman then became an oral surgeon.[3] He died in a car crash on October 23, 1969, at age 44.[7]

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