About Ralph Bishop
Lived 1915 – 1974 (aged 59). Ralph Bishop was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Ralph English Bishop (October 1, 1915 – October 1, 1974) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was part of the American basketball team that won the gold medal. He played three matches including the final.
Bishop later played professionally for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball League, a forerunner to the National Basketball Association. He averaged 1.8 points per game during the 1948–1949 season.
He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies in Seattle, Washington.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralph Bishop?
basketball player (1915–1974)
When was Ralph Bishop born?
Ralph Bishop was born on 1 October 1915 in Brooklyn.
When did Ralph Bishop die?
Ralph Bishop died on 1 October 1974 in Santa Clara.
What was Ralph Bishop's occupation?
Ralph Bishop was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Ralph Bishop?
Ralph Bishop was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Bishop. https://biography.guide/ralph-bishop/
MLA: "Ralph Bishop." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-bishop/.
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