Frank Brian
Frank Sands Brian (May 1, 1923 – May 14, 2017) was an American professional basketball player. He was born in Zachary, Louisiana. Brian signed with the Anderson Packers of the National Basketball League in 1947. In 1949 the NBL and BAA merged to form the NBA. He scored 2,442 points in three seasons with the Packers, then joined the Chicago Stags of the NBA.
Brian in the 1940s
Brain died from complications of Alzheimer's disease at his home in Zachary, Louisiana on May 14, 2017 at the age of 94.[1]
Other websites
- Jimmy Smith, "Playing in the first NBA All-Star Game an unforgettable memory for 90-year-old Frank Brian of Zachary", nola.com, Feb. 11, 2014
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
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