| John Balinsky |
| 5'9" | 165 lbs | Guard |
| HS: Naugatuck | Naugatuck, CT |
| Born: | Naugatuck, CT |
| Season | Cl | Pos | G | GS | FG | FGA | % | FT | FTA | % | Fls | DQ | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-35 | So | G | +11 | 0 |
+11 | |||||||||
| 1935-36 | Jr | G | +16 | 0 |
+39 | |||||||||
| 1936-37 | Sr | G | ||||||||||||
| Career | +27 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
+50 |
0.0 |
Johnny Balinsky was a starting guard for Syracuse in the 1930's and a three time letterman. He was known for a two hand set shot he took from the corner of the court. He was co-captain of the basketball team his senior season.
Balinsky won two Connecticut state championships while at Naugatuck High School.
During World War II he was a supply sergeant stationed stateside. He was later a longtime businessman in Canastota, NY. Balinsky passed away in 1989.
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