Personal information | |
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Born | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | January 6, 1915
Died | October 11, 1987 Annapolis, Maryland | (aged 72)
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Duquesne (1936–1938) |
Position | Center |
Career history | |
1938–1939 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
1945–1946 | Youngstown Bears |
1946–1947 | Akron Goodyears |
Ernest Francis Fortney (January 6, 1915 – October 11, 1987) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in college for Duquesne University. Fortney then played in the National Basketball League for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Youngstown Bears where he averaged 3.1 points per game in his career.[2]