About Jerry Lee Wells
Lived 1944 – 2014 (aged 70). Jerry Lee Wells was an American basketball player.
Jerry Lee Wells (January 18, 1944 – May 26, 2014) was an American professional basketball player. He played at Ralph Bunche High School in his hometown of Glasgow, Kentucky, and committed to play for the Oklahoma City Chiefs alongside high school teammate Charlie Hunter as the first two African-Americans to play for the Chiefs basketball team. Wells' scoring ability helped take the Stars to three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. Chiefs head coach Abe Lemons stated that, "for his size, [Wells was] as good as a player I've had in 10 years at OCU" and "an All-American if there ever was one".
Wells was inducted into the Oklahoma City Stars Hall of Fame in 1986.
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Who was Jerry Lee Wells?
American basketball player (born 1944)
When was Jerry Lee Wells born?
Jerry Lee Wells was born on 18 January 1944 in Glasgow.
When did Jerry Lee Wells die?
Jerry Lee Wells died on 26 May 2014 in Glasgow.
What was Jerry Lee Wells's occupation?
Jerry Lee Wells was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jerry Lee Wells?
Jerry Lee Wells was American.
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