George Joseph Hesik (June 15, 1913 – April 18, 1994) was an American professional

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and minor league baseball player. In basketball, he played for the

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and

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in the National Basketball League. In baseball, he spent one season playing for the Bakersfield Indians. Hesik played college baseball and basketball for

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before turning professional. He also served in

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