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Connie O'Connor
baseball player · basketball player
- February 21, 1923 · Lennox
- January 15, 2014 · Phoenix
- 90 years
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|Conlon Cecil O'Connor (February 21, 1923 – January 15, 2014) was an American professional basketball player and minor league baseball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems in 1946–47 and averaged 5.4 points per game. In baseball, he played for the Newark Moundsmen in the Ohio State League in 1944 and 1945.
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1.In which year did Conlon Cecil O'Connor start his stint with the Detroit Gems?
- A.1945
- B.1944
- C.1947
- D.1946correct
Conlon Cecil O'Connor played for the Detroit Gems during the 1946-47 season.
Source: Career section
2.On what date was Conlon Cecil O'Connor born?
- A.January 15, 2014
- B.April 10, 1925
- C.March 12, 1922
- D.February 21, 1923correct
Conlon Cecil O'Connor was born on February 21, 1923.
Source: Biography header
3.In what year did Conlon Cecil O'Connor die?
- A.2014correct
- B.2010
- C.2012
- D.2016
Conlon Cecil O'Connor passed away on January 15, 2014.
Source: Biography header
4.Conlon Cecil O'Connor played professional basketball for which team?
- A.Boston Celtics
- B.Detroit Gemscorrect
- C.New York Knicks
- D.Chicago Stags
Conlon Cecil O'Connor played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems.
Source: Career section
5.What was Conlon Cecil O'Connor's average points per game while playing for the Detroit Gems?
- A.5.4correct
- B.9.1
- C.3.2
- D.7.8
Conlon Cecil O'Connor averaged 5.4 points per game with the Detroit Gems.
Source: Career section
6.During which basketball season did Conlon Cecil O'Connor play for the Detroit Gems?
- A.1947–48
- B.1946–47correct
- C.1944–45
- D.1945–46
Conlon Cecil O'Connor played for the Detroit Gems during the 1946–47 season.
Source: Career section
7.For which minor league baseball team did Conlon Cecil O'Connor play?
- A.Cincinnati Royals
- B.Cleveland Buckeyes
- C.Ohio Pioneers
- D.Newark Moundsmencorrect
Conlon Cecil O'Connor played for the Newark Moundsmen in baseball.
Source: Career section
8.In which baseball league did Conlon Cecil O'Connor compete?
- A.Ohio State Leaguecorrect
- B.American League
- C.National League
- D.Midwest League
Conlon Cecil O'Connor played for the Newark Moundsmen in the Ohio State League.
Source: Career section
9.During which years did Conlon Cecil O'Connor play for the Newark Moundsmen?
- A.1946 and 1947
- B.1944 and 1945correct
- C.1942 and 1943
- D.1948 and 1949
Conlon Cecil O'Connor played for the Newark Moundsmen in 1944 and 1945.
Source: Career section
10.What was the first name of Conlon Cecil O'Connor?
- A.Clarence
- B.Conloncorrect
- C.Cecil
- D.Charles
The full name of the athlete was Conlon Cecil O'Connor.
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11.What nationality was Conlon Cecil O'Connor?
- A.British
- B.Canadian
- C.Irish
- D.Americancorrect
Conlon Cecil O'Connor was an American professional basketball and baseball player.
Source: Biography header
12.In which month did Conlon Cecil O'Connor die?
- A.Januarycorrect
- B.April
- C.March
- D.February
Conlon Cecil O'Connor died on January 15, 2014.
Source: Biography header
13.What type of professional athlete was Conlon Cecil O'Connor?
- A.Tennis player
- B.Basketball playercorrect
- C.Football player
- D.Golf player
Conlon Cecil O'Connor was a professional basketball player and minor league baseball player.
Source: Biography header
14.In what year did Conlon Cecil O'Connor conclude his time with the Newark Moundsmen?
- A.1945correct
- B.1946
- C.1943
- D.1944
Conlon Cecil O'Connor played baseball for the Newark Moundsmen in 1944 and 1945.
Source: Career section
15.Conlon Cecil O'Connor played in which professional basketball league?
- A.National Basketball Leaguecorrect
- B.Continental Basketball Association
- C.American Basketball Association
- D.International Basketball League
Conlon Cecil O'Connor played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems.
Source: Career section
16.What was the middle name of Conlon Cecil O'Connor?
- A.Cecilcorrect
- B.Clayton
- C.Charles
- D.Clifford
Conlon Cecil O'Connor was named Conlon Cecil O'Connor at birth.
Source: Biography header
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