About Kaye Young
Lived 1956 – 2010 (aged 54). Kaye Young was a basketball player.
Kaye Cowher (; April 17, 1956 – July 23, 2010) was an American basketball player. She played college basketball for Peace College and North Carolina State University and later professionally in the Women's Professional Basketball League with the New York Stars and the New Jersey Gems. She was the twin sister of basketball player and coach Faye Young.
College career After graduating from Bunn High School, Young joined Peace College in 1974 where she played basketball for two seasons. In 1976, she transferred to North Carolina State University where she finished her college career in 1978.
Personal life Cowher was married to former NFL player and coach Bill Cowher. The couple had three daughters together.
Death Cowher died in 2010 from skin cancer.
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Who was Kaye Young?
American basketball player
When was Kaye Young born?
Kaye Young was born on 17 April 1956.
When did Kaye Young die?
Kaye Young died on 23 July 2010.
What was Kaye Young's occupation?
Kaye Young was a basketball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kaye Young. https://biography.guide/kaye-young/
MLA: "Kaye Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kaye-young/.
Chicago: "Kaye Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kaye-young/.
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