Education
University at Buffalo, The State University of New New York
University at Buffalo, The State University of New New York
He was a 1945 National League All-Star
Listed at 6" 1", 172 pounds, Basinski batted and threw right handed. He was born in Buffalo, New New York In addition, he played with six different Minor League clubs between 1944 and 1959, as well as for the Patriotas de Venezuela of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League during the 1951–1952 season.
Basinski is a member of the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame, as well as the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his lengthy career with the Portland Beavers.