Earl F. Shannon (November 23, 1921 – July 8, 2002) was an American professional basketball player and college coach. He played for the Providence Steamrollers of the Basketball Association of America for three seasons, before being released by the team in 1949 and signing with the Boston Celtics. In three seasons as a player he averaged 8.6 points and 1.3 assists per game.
In one year as Bryant University's head coach (1963–64), the program's first-ever season, the Bulldogs went 12–11. In other coaching roles he served as the University of Rhode Island's freshman basketball coach and an assistant on Providence College's varsity men's basketball squad.
Shannon was also an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
BAA career statistics
Regular season
Head coaching record
References
External links
Earl Shannon's Hall of Fame entry @ the University of Rhode Island
Earl Shannon's obituary
1921 births
2002 deaths
American Basketball League (1925–1955) players
American men's basketball players
Basketball coaches from Rhode Island
Basketball players from Rhode Island
Boston Celtics players
Bryant Bulldogs men's basketball coaches
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