About Jim Ware
Lived 1944 – 1986 (aged 41–42). Jim Ware was an American basketball player.
James Edward Ware (May 2, 1944 – January 1986 ) was an American professional basketball player.
Ware was born in Natchez, Mississippi and attended Oklahoma City University, where he was a forward on the basketball team. In 1966, he led the nation in rebounding, with an average of 20.9 per game.
Ware was drafted later that year by the National Basketball Association's Cincinnati Royals. After the 1966–67 season, he was drafted by the San Diego Rockets in the expansion draft. He played just one season for San Diego. Ware was a backup player in the NBA.
Career statistics
NBA/ABA Source
Regular season
Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG 1967 Cincinnati 3 4.3 .385 – .7 .0 3.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Ware?
basketball player (1944–1986)
When was Jim Ware born?
Jim Ware was born on 2 May 1944 in Natchez.
When did Jim Ware die?
Jim Ware died in 1986.
What was Jim Ware's occupation?
Jim Ware was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jim Ware?
Jim Ware was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Ware (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Ware. https://biography.guide/jim-ware-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jim Ware." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-ware-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Ware." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-ware-basketball-player/.
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