John Jay Jorgensen (December 28, 1921 â January 19, 1973) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'2" guard/forward, Jorgensen played two seasons (1947âÂÂ1949) in the Basketball Association of America as a member of the Chicago Stags, Baltimore Bullets, and Minneapolis Lakers. He averaged 2.3 points per game in his BAA career and won a championship with the Lakers in 1949. He also played in the National Basketball League.
Jorgensen played on the freshman team of the DePaul Blue Demons during the 1941âÂÂ42 season.