Joseph P. Proksa (June 30, 1914 – October 25, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. Proksa played in the National Basketball League for one game, appearing for the Pittsburgh Raiders during the 1944–45 season. Later, he coached high school basketball in Pennsylvania and in Maryland. References 1914 births 1999 deaths American men's basketball players United States Navy personnel of World War II Basketball players from Pennsylvania Guards (basketball) High school basketball coaches in Maryland High school basketball coaches in Pennsylvania Penn State Nittany Lions basketball players Pittsburgh Raiders players Sportspeople from Hagerstown, Maryland