Francis David "Buddy" O'Grady (January 19, 1920 – February 19, 1992) was an American professional basketball player and coach.
A 5'11" guard from Georgetown University, O'Grady played professionally in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) from 1946 to 1949. He competed for the Washington Capitols, St. Louis Bombers, and Providence Steamrollers and averaged 3.7 points per game.
For three seasons from 1949 to 1952, O'Grady served as head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, with an overall record of 35-36 and no post-season tournament appearances. He was elected to Georgetown's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1958.Buddy O'Grady at hoyabasketball.com
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Washington 55 .238 .717 .4 2.7 1947–48 St. Louis 44 .261 .667 .2 3.9 1948–49 St. Louis 30 .295 .739 1.4 4.6 1948–49 Providence 17 .282 .600 1.5 4.8Career 146 .265 .691 .7 3.7
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947 Washington 6 .100 1.000 .0 1.5 1948 St. Louis 7 .333 1.000 .0 3.6Career 13 .245 1.000 .0 2.6
Head coaching record
SourcesThe Georgetown Basketball History Project: 1940s Seasons
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