About Julius Keye
Lived 1946 – 1984 (aged 38). Julius Keye was an American basketball player.
Julius Keye (September 5, 1946 – September 13, 1984) was an American professional basketball player.
A 6'10" forward/center from South Carolina State University and Alcorn State University, Keye played six seasons (1969–1975) in the American Basketball Association as a member of the Denver Rockets and the Memphis Sounds. He averaged 7.6 points per game and 11.0 rebounds per game in his career and represented Denver in the 1971 ABA All-Star Game.
Keye shares the ABA record (with Caldwell Jones) for blocked shots in a single game with 12, obtained against the Virginia Squires on December 14, 1972.
In 1984, Keye died of head injuries suffered during an epileptic seizure. He was 38 years old.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Julius Keye?
American basketball player (1946-1984)
When was Julius Keye born?
Julius Keye was born on 5 September 1946 in Toccoa.
When did Julius Keye die?
Julius Keye died on 13 September 1984 in Marietta.
What was Julius Keye's occupation?
Julius Keye was a basketball player.
What nationality was Julius Keye?
Julius Keye was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Julius Keye. https://biography.guide/julius-keye/
MLA: "Julius Keye." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/julius-keye/.
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