Career
He was an All-American college player at the University of Toledo and played one season in the National Basketball League (NBL) of the United States, one of the major American leagues that later became the National Basketball Association. Quinn, a 6"2", 200-pound forward from Fort Wayne, Indiana, went on to play for his hometown Fort Wayne General Electrics of the NBL directly out of high school. In the 1937-1938 season, he averaged 9.4 points per game and was named to the All-NBL Second Team.
After his season in the NBL, Quinn went to Toledo to play college basketball.
He was a three-year starter for the Rockets, finishing his career with 702 points. As a senior in 1941-1942, Quinn led the Rockets to the 1942 National Invitation Tournament.
He was named All-Ohio and an first-team All-American by Madison Square Garden. Following his college career, he served in the United States Navy during World World War World War II Quinn died on March 3, 2013 at the age of 96.
