James F. Quinlan (May 29, 1922 – July 13, 2003) was an American professional

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player. He played in the National Basketball League for the

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in three games during the 1946–47 season. He also played for the Wheeling Blues in the All-American Basketball League during the 1948–49 season. Born and raised in Dansville, New York, Quinlan played at Dansville High School before embarking on a collegiate career at

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. He earned varsity letters during the 1941–42 and 1942–43 seasons, then had to leave school to fight in

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. He was wounded in both legs during service while in the

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. In his final season of college basketball eligibility, Quinlan returned to play for the Golden Griffins in the second half of the 1945–46 season. In Quinlan's post-basketball career, he worked for Keebler Company Incorporated for 28 years. He died on July 13, 2003, in

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