John Brisker (June 15, 1947 – declared dead May 29, 1985) 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. He played for the Seattle SuperSonics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1972 to 1975. Brisker finished his career with the Cherry Hill Rookies of the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) in 1975.
Brisker allegedly travelled to Uganda in 1978 where he disappeared after last making contact with his girlfriend on April 11, 1978. He was declared dead on May 29, 1985, to settle his estate but his final movements are unknown and his death was doubted by the State Department.
from 1972 to 1975. Brisker finished his career with the Cherry Hill Rookies of the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) in 1975. Brisker allegedly travelled...
by changing the name to "Condors." Jack McMahon took over as coach. JohnBrisker and Mike Lewis played in the 1971 ABA All-Star Game, but the Condors...
University of Pennsylvania. Brisker began his collegiate career at Lackawanna College. After his freshman season, Brisker committed to transfer to Penn...
in the ABA, the Pittsburgh Condors' JohnBrisker, once entering the Condors' locker room and yelling, "Hey, John, you wanna fight right now or wait for...
first-round draft pick as compensation when the Seattle SuperSonics signed JohnBrisker. A player who had finished his four-year college eligibility was eligible...
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