About Jim Carey
Lived 1929 – 2006 (aged 76). Jim Carey was an American basketball coach and basketball player.
Jim Carey (August 21, 1929 – February 4, 2006) was an American college basketball coach. He was the head coach at the University of Nevada, Reno from 1976 to 1980.
He died of heart failure on February 4, 2006, in Wichita, Kansas at age 76.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Carey?
American basketball coach
When was Jim Carey born?
Jim Carey was born on 21 August 1929 in St. Louis.
When did Jim Carey die?
Jim Carey died on 4 February 2006 in Wichita.
What was Jim Carey's occupation?
Jim Carey was a basketball coach and basketball player.
What nationality was Jim Carey?
Jim Carey was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Carey (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Carey. https://biography.guide/jim-carey-basketball-coach/
MLA: "Jim Carey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-carey-basketball-coach/.
Chicago: "Jim Carey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-carey-basketball-coach/.
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