About Jim Ray
Lived 1934 – 1987 (aged 53). Jim Ray was an American basketball player.
James E. Ray (January 12, 1934 – July 20, 1987) was an American professional basketball player. Ray was selected in the 1956 NBA draft by the Syracuse Nationals after a collegiate career at Toledo. Ray died on July 20, 1987, at the age of 53.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Ray?
American professional basketball player
When was Jim Ray born?
Jim Ray was born on 12 January 1934 in Toledo.
When did Jim Ray die?
Jim Ray died on 20 July 1987.
What was Jim Ray's occupation?
Jim Ray was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jim Ray?
Jim Ray was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Ray (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Ray. https://biography.guide/jim-ray-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jim Ray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-ray-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Ray." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-ray-basketball-player/.
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