John Drish
John Drish from the Illio, 1941 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1920 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | February 24, 1977 (aged 56) Evanston, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school | Morton (Cicero, Illinois) |
| College | Illinois (1937–1941) |
| Playing career | 1941–1942 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 21 |
| Career history | |
| 1941–1942 | Chicago Bruins |
| Career highlights | |
John William Drish (October 3, 1920 – February 24, 1977) was an American basketball and baseball player.
A forward from Chicago, Illinois, Drish played collegiately at the University of Illinois, earning the University of Illinois Athlete of the Year award in 1941. From 1941 to 1942, he played in the National Basketball League as a member of the Chicago Bruins. He averaged 2.9 points per game in his career that was cut short by World War II when Drish was called to active service.