Frank Linskey
Frank E. Linskey (August 18, 1913 – July 3, 1999) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Chicago Bruins in the National Basketball League and averaged 2.9 points per game. He served as a player-coach for the Bruins during the 1940–41 season where the team finished with 11 wins and 13 losses.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 18, 1913 Braidwood, Illinois |
| Died | July 3, 1999 (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. He eventually moved to Southfield, Michigan.
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