John P. Dwan (May 3, 1921 – August 4, 1993) was an American professional
basketball
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player.
A
forward/
guard
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from
Loyola University Chicago
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, Dwan played two seasons (1947–49) in the
National Basketball League and
Basketball Association of America
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as a member of the
Minneapolis Lakers
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. He won a NBL championship in 1948 and a BAA championship in 1949.
BAA career statistics
Regular season
Playoffs
References
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1921 births
1993 deaths
American men's basketball players
Basketball players from Chicago
Basketball players from Oklahoma
Loyola Ramblers men's basketball players
Minneapolis Lakers players
Professional Basketball League of America players
Shooting guards
Small forwards
Undrafted NBA players
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