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Ralph Ogden

b. 1948

American basketball player

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About Ralph Ogden

Born 1948. Ralph Ogden is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

Ralph Allan Ogden (born January 25, 1948) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Ogden played for one season with the San Francisco Warriors. He recorded career totals of 42 points, 32 rebounds and 9 assists. In 1965 and 1966, he earned All-CCS and All-Northern California honors. Bud was a consensus First Team All-American as a senior in 1968–69. In Ogden's career, he scored 1,280 points while averaging 15.8 points per game.

Ogden was selected in the 4th round (53rd overall) of the 1970 NBA draft by the San Francisco Warriors, then played one season with them before being waived. Although he was finished with his NBA career, Ogden would go on to play and then coach professional basketball in Germany for more than 30 years.

Personal Ogden's father, Carlos Ogden Sr., fought in World War II and earned one Medal of Honor, three Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star Medal. He has three brothers – Bud, who also played in the NBA, Jim and Fred.

Career statistics

NBA Source

Regular season Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPGSan Francisco 32 5.1 .239 .667 1.0 .3 1.3

Playoffs Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG1971San Francisco 2 7.5 .200 1.000 2.0 .5 3.0

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Important facts

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Education
Abraham Lincoln High School, Santa Clara University
Awards
West Coast Conference
Also known as
Ralph Allan Ogden

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ralph Ogden?

American basketball player

When was Ralph Ogden born?

Ralph Ogden was born on 25 January 1948 in Santa Clara.

What is Ralph Ogden's occupation?

Ralph Ogden is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Ralph Ogden?

Ralph Ogden is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph Ogden

· Wikidata: Q443267

· DBpedia: Ralph Ogden

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