Jake Ahearn

Not to be confused with John Ahearn or John F. Ahearn.

John F. Ahearn Jr. (January 6, 1918 – February 17, 1968) was an American professional basketball player.^[1][2] He played for the Detroit Eagles in the National Basketball League (NBL) and averaged 5.3 points per game.^[1][3] He competed in several other leagues as well.

Jake Ahearn

Personal information
Born	(1918-01-06)January 6, 1918 Brooklyn, New York
Died	February 17, 1968(1968-02-17) (aged 50) Farmingdale, New York
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College	St. John's (1939–1940)
Position	Guard
Career history
1940–1941	Brooklyn Dodgers
1940–1942	Detroit Eagles
1941–1942	Saratoga Indians
1943–1944	Wilmington Blue Bombers
1945–1947	Baltimore Bullets
Career highlights
ABL champion (1946)

Ahearn is the cousin of Jerry Bush, who coincidentally also played college basketball at St. John's and then in the NBL.^[2]