| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1921 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | January 19, 1973 (aged 51) Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1947–1949 |
| Position | Guard / forward |
| Number | 0, 16 |
| Career history | |
| 1947–1948 | Chicago Stags |
| 1947–1948 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1948–1949 | Minneapolis Lakers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
John Jay Jorgensen (December 28, 1921 – January 19, 1973) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'2" guard/forward, Jorgensen played two seasons (1947–1949) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Chicago Stags, Baltimore Bullets, and Minneapolis Lakers. He averaged 2.3 points per game in his BAA career and won a championship with the Lakers in 1949. He also played in the National Basketball League.
Jorgensen played on the freshman team of the DePaul Blue Demons during the 1941–42 season.[1]