John Robert Novotny (January 29, 1918 – July 14, 2006) was an American professional basketball player. Novotny played in the National Basketball League for one game, appearing for the Pittsburgh Raiders during the 1944–45 season. He played college basketball at Appalachian State University. References External links John Novotny obituary 1918 births 2006 deaths American men's basketball players Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketball players Basketball players from Pennsylvania Guards (basketball) People from Braddock, Pennsylvania People from Jeannette, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Raiders players