John Joseph "Jack" Tierney (August 3, 1893 – May 12, 1968) was an early American basketball player and coach.[1][2][3] He was involved in the sport at all levels of his era, from high schools and college to independent leagues, as well the American Basketball League to the National Basketball League.[2]

Jack Tierney
Personal information
Born(1893-08-03)August 3, 1893
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 12, 1968(1968-05-12) (aged 74)
Bellwood, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
PositionForward
Career history
As player:
1912–1913Seward Park Meteors
1913–1916Illinois Athletic Club
1916–1917Chicago West Side Browns
1917–1922Chicago
1922–1924Chicago Barry Council
1924–1928Chicago Bruins
1924–1925Evanston Elks
1925Chicago Clover Athletic Association
1927–1928Chicago Nationals
1927–1929Chicago
1929–1930Chicago Majestics
1929–1930Chicago Warriors
As coach:
1922–1923Loyola–Chicago
1929–1930Chicago Majestics
1934–1941St. George HS
1941–1942Chicago Bruins
1944–1945Chicago American Gears
1945–1946De La Salle Institute

A native of Chicago, Illinois, Tierney stayed in the city's metropolitan area throughout his career.[1] From 1929 to 1930, he was a player-coach for the Chicago Majestics, an independent team.[2]

Some sources have Tierney playing minor league baseball, including a stint on the Bloomington Bloomers in the III League (1925).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Jack Tierney". Peach Basket Society. October 27, 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Jack Tierney". ProBasketballEncyclopedia.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "2015–16 Loyola Ramblers Men's Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). Loyola University Chicago. 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2019.