Larry Hennessy

Larry Hennessy (May 20, 1929 – August 20, 2008) was an American basketball player. Hennessy, a 6' 4" forward out of Blessed Sacrament High School in New Rochelle, New York, played college basketball for Villanova University. An excellent passer and rebounder, Hennessy finished his collegiate career with 1737 points. He was named to the 1951–52 sophomore All-America first team.

Hennessy played professionally in the NBA for the Philadelphia Warriors in 1955–56, and for the Syracuse Nationals in 1956–57.

Philadelphia Warriors 1955–56 NBA Champions
  • 4 Larry Hennessy
  • 5 George Dempsey
  • 6 Neil Johnston
  • 7 Ernie Beck
  • 9 Joe Graboski
  • 11 Paul Arizin
  • 12 Walt Davis
  • 14 Jackie Moore
  • 15 Tom Gola
  • 17 Jack George
  • Head coach George Senesky
1953 NBA Draft
Territorial pick
  • Ernie Beck
  • Walter Dukes
First round
  • Ray Felix
  • Bob Houbregs
  • Jack Molinas
  • Richie Regan
  • Frank Ramsey
  • Jim Neal
  • Jim Fritsche
Second round
  • Larry Hennessy
  • Don Ackerman
  • Bobby Speight
  • George Glasgow
  • Norm Swanson
  • Chet Noe
  • Dick Knostman
  • Neil Gordon
  • Ron Feiereisel
Persondata
Name Hennessy, Larry
Alternative names
Short description Basketball player
Date of birth May 20, 1929
Place of birth New Rochelle, New York
Date of death August 20, 2008
Place of death Williamsburg, Virginia

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