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John Brisker

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Basketball Player

The Resume

    (June 15, 1947-circa 1979)
    Born in Detroit, Michigan
    Forward/guard for the Pittsburgh Pipers (1969-70), Pittsburgh Condors (1970-72) and Seattle SuperSonics (1972-75)
    Two-time ABA All-Star (1971-72)
    Disappeared while traveling in Uganda
    Last confirmed contact was in April, 1978
    Declared legally dead in 1985

Why he might be annoying:

    He was nicknamed the Heavyweight Champ of the ABA for his constant fighting.
    He was so out of control that Pittsburgh hired an ex-football player to keep him in line so he would not injure his teammates during practices.
    Condors teammate Charlie Williams said, 'Say something wrong to the guy and you had this feeling he would reach into his bag, take out a gun and shoot you.'
    He was let go from the SuperSonics for fueling 'dissension.'
    He allegedly became a mercenary for Idi Amin.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Jim O'Brien's Complete Handbook of Pro Basketball described him as 'handsome, noble-looking, with take-charge attitude.'
    SuperSonics general manager Zollie Volchok said, 'When it came to doing charity stuff, I could always count on John.'
    He was rumored to have been executed by a firing squad after Amin was overthrown.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 15 Votes: 86.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 75 Votes: 58.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 89 Votes: 44.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 69.57% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 72.41% Annoying