About Ralph Morgan
Lived 1884 – 1965 (aged 80). Ralph Morgan was an American basketball player.
Ralph Morgan (March 9, 1884 – January 5, 1965) was an American basketball administrator. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was instrumental in early 20th century development of basketball rules. He founded the College Basketball Rules Committee in 1905. In 1931, CBRC became the National Basketball Rules Committee. He contributed to the rulebook until 1958. He also founded the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League, which later became the Ivy League. He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor in 1959.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralph Morgan?
American basketball administrator (1884–1965)
When was Ralph Morgan born?
Ralph Morgan was born on 9 March 1884 in Philadelphia.
When did Ralph Morgan die?
Ralph Morgan died on 5 January 1965 in Wyncote.
What was Ralph Morgan's occupation?
Ralph Morgan was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ralph Morgan?
Ralph Morgan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ralph Morgan (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Morgan. https://biography.guide/ralph-morgan-basketball-player/
MLA: "Ralph Morgan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-morgan-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Ralph Morgan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ralph-morgan-basketball-player/.
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