Paul Juntunen (also known as Paul Jayson; February 13, 1921 – October 16, 2004) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems and Detroit Vagabond Kings and averaged 4.0 points per game.[2] Later in his life, Paul changed his last name from Juntunen to Jayson.[1]

Paul Juntunen
Personal information
Born(1921-02-13)February 13, 1921
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
DiedOctober 16, 2004(2004-10-16) (aged 83)
Pensacola, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
CollegeWayne State (1939–1942)
Playing career1940–1948
PositionForward / guard
Career history
1940–1941Winston
1945–1946Detroit Mansfields
1946–1947Detroit Gems
1948Detroit Vagabond Kings

References

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  1. ^ a b "Paul Juntunen". Peach Basket Society. Blogspot. Retrieved October 5, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Paul Juntunen NBL stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 5, 2016.