- John Brisker
John Brisker (born
June 15 ,1947 , inDetroit, Michigan , declared legally dead 1985) was a retired American professionalbasketball player who disappeared inUganda in April 1978; he was declared legally dead in 1985.ports career
A 6'5" forward/guard from the
University of Toledo , Brisker played six seasons in the ABA and NBA as a member of thePittsburgh Pipers (1969–1970),Pittsburgh Condors (1970–1972) andSeattle SuperSonics (1972–1975). He averaged 20.7 points per game over the course of his career.Brisker received a reputation as one of the most volatile players in basketball. According to his Condors teammate Charlie Williams, “He was an excellent player, but say something wrong to the guy and you had this feeling he would reach into his bag, take out a gun and shoot you.” [http://stocksandnews.com/print/print.asp?Id=1383&adate=6/12/2003 Print Article ] ]
Disappearance in Uganda
In 1978, Brisker went missing after he traveled to
Uganda . Somerumor s claim he went to Uganda as amercenary , others say he was invited as a guest byIdi Amin . The last confirmed communication from Brisker was in April 1978, after which it has been speculated that he was executed by a firing squad when Amin was removed from power in 1979. He was declared legally dead in 1985 by theKing County, Washington medical examiner . [ [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/basketball/180459_robert02.html Former Sonic forever shrouded in mystery ] ]ee also
* Legally dead
*List of people who have disappeared Notes
External links
*basketball-reference|id=b/briskjo01|name=John Brisker
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