Robert Arthur O'Shaughnessy (February 2, 1921 – September 5, 1995) was an American professional basketball player.
He played for the Syracuse Nationals in the National Basketball League during the 1947–48 season and averaged 4.0 points per game.O'Shaughnessy's collegiate career at the University of Nevada, Reno was interrupted by serving for the Army Air Corps in World War II.
He flew over 50 missions against the Imperial Japanese Army, primarily in the Philippines.
Back at Nevada, he competed for the track, basketball, and baseball teams.