Howie McCarty

Howard Jerry McCarty (April 15, 1919 – August 2, 2000) was an American professional basketball player.^[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Cleveland Allmen Transfers and Detroit Falcons, as well as in the Basketball Association of America for the Detroit Gems.^[1][2]

Howie McCarty

Personal information
Born	(1919-04-15)April 15, 1919 Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
Died	August 2, 2000(2000-08-02) (aged 81)
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Port Huron (Port Huron, Michigan)
College	Wayne State (1938–1940)
Position	Guard / forward
Number	55
Career history
As a player:
1945–1946	Cleveland Allmen Transfers
1946	Detroit Falcons
1946–1947	Detroit Gems
As a coach:
1945–1946	Lawrence Tech
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

McCarty played college basketball for Wayne State University.^[3] During his college career, he was noted as one of few players to play with glasses without a special eye guard.^[4]

Coaching career

McCarty coached St. Gregory High School in 1942–1943. In 1945, he was hired as the head coach of the Lawrence Technological University.^[3]

Military

After college, McCarty served in the Military Police of the United States Army. He was discharged in 1945.^[3]

BAA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played
FG%	Field-goal percentage
FT%	Free-throw percentage
APG	Assists per game
PPG	Points per game

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1946–47	Detroit	19	.122	.100	.1	1.1
Career		19	.122	.100	.1	1.1