About Jim Bradley
Lived 1952 – 1982 (aged 29). Jim Bradley was an American basketball player.
James Arthur Bradley (March 16, 1952 – February 20, 1982) was an American basketball player.
Early life and education Bradley was born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana. He played for the Kentucky Colonels (1973–75) and Denver Nuggets (1975–76) in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for 98 games. Bradley finished his career with the Rochester Zeniths of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1978 to 1981. He won a CBA championship with the Zeniths in 1979.
Career statistics
ABA Regular season
Death In 1982, Bradley was found dead at age 29 in an alley in Portland, Oregon. The killer was never identified and murder remains unsolved.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Bradley?
American basketball player (1952–1982)
When was Jim Bradley born?
Jim Bradley was born on 16 March 1952 in East Chicago.
When did Jim Bradley die?
Jim Bradley died on 20 February 1982 in Portland.
What was Jim Bradley's occupation?
Jim Bradley was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jim Bradley?
Jim Bradley was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Bradley (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Bradley. https://biography.guide/jim-bradley-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jim Bradley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-bradley-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Bradley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-bradley-basketball-player/.
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