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John Brisker

American basketball player (1947–1985)

  • Fame48.6
  • Momentum1.1
  • Wikipedia2K
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Lived 1947–1985, aged 38United States
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    1947–1985
    Aged 38
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Updated 2026-08-11

John Brisker was an American professional basketball player who disappeared on April 11, 1978, after allegedly visiting Uganda. He played college basketball for the Toledo Rockets until he left the team during his senior season in 1968. Brisker began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Pipers / Condors of the American Basketball Association (ABA) where he was a two-time ABA All-Star and had a reputation as one of the league's premier tough guys. He played for the Seattle SuperSonics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1972 to 1975.

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  • Toledo Rockets men's basketball
    1966–1969
  • Pittsburgh Condors
19661970
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48.6
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Momentum1.1
Historical10.3
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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