Johnny Sebastian

John T. Sebastian Jr. (November 20, 1921 – April 26, 2003) was an American professional basketball player.^[1][2] He played in numerous leagues, including the National Basketball League. In the NBL, Sebastian played for the Syracuse Nationals, Hammond Calumet Buccaneers, and Detroit Vagabond Kings and averaged 8.0 points per game.^[2] At one time he held the Guinness Record for consecutive made free throws made while blindfolded (63).^[1][3]

Johnny Sebastian

Personal information
Born	(1921-11-20)November 20, 1921 Odin, Illinois, U.S.
Died	April 26, 2003(2003-04-26) (aged 81) Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Odin (Odin, Illinois) Salem (Salem, Illinois)
College	Southern Illinois (1941–1943, 1946–1947)
Playing career	1947–1952
Position	Guard
Career history
Playing
1947–1948	Syracuse Nationals
1948	St. Paul Saints
1948	Detroit Vagabond Kings
1948–1949	Hammond Calumet Buccaneers
1949	House of David
1949–1951	Detroit Vagabond Kings
1950–1952	Boston Whirlwinds
1952	Chicago Majors
Coaching
1952–1953	Lake View HS