Frank Linskey

Frank E. Linskey (August 18, 1913 – July 3, 1999) was an American professional basketball player and coach.[1][2] He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Chicago Bruins in the National Basketball League and averaged 2.9 points per game.[1][3] He served as a player-coach for the Bruins during the 1940–41 season, in which the team finished with 11 wins and 13 losses.[2][4]

Frank Linskey

Personal information
Born	(1913-08-18)August 18, 1913 Braidwood, Illinois
Died	July 3, 1999(1999-07-03) (aged 85) Southfield, Michigan
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	St. Philip (Chicago, Illinois)
College	DePaul (1933–1935)
Playing career	1935–1941
Position	Guard
Coaching career	1940–1941
Career history
As player:
1935–1937	Cicero Elks
1937–1939	Oshkosh All-Stars
1939–1941	Chicago Bruins
As coach:
1940–1941	Chicago Bruins

Linskey worked for Sears after his basketball career, retiring and moving to Florida in 1974.[2] He eventually moved to Southfield, Michigan.[2]

References

1. "Frank Linskey NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
2. "Frank Linskey". Peach Basket Society. August 26, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
3. "Frank Linskey Statistics". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
4. "Chicago Bruins: 1940–41". Pro Basketball Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 17, 2019.