Roger Jorgensen
Roger Kennedy Jorgensen was an American basketball player. He played high school basketball at Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where in 1938 he set the city high school record for most points in a season with 220 points, which stood until 1945.
Jorgensen played college basketball for the Pittsburgh Panthers and Ohio State [Buckeyes men's basketball|Ohio State Buckeyes]. His college career was interrupted by World War II, with Jorgensen serving nearly four years in the United States Navy.
Following his stint in the Navy, Jorgensen initially signed with the East Pittsburgh Pirates in December 1946. Later that month, he joined the Pittsburgh Ironmen of the Basketball Association of America. The following season, he played for the Zanesville Pioneers.