About Ray Adams
Lived 1912 – 1992 (aged 79). Ray Adams was an American basketball player.
Raymond Thomas Adams (September 28, 1912 – August 26, 1992) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Chicago Bruins in the National Basketball League and averaged 4.1 points per game.
Adams served as a lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II and was head coach of the 1944 Camp Ellis Cardinals football team. He also coached high school basketball and became a tax and financial consultant.
Career statistics
NBL Source
Regular season
Playoffs Year Team GP FGM FTM PTS PPG 1938 Oshkosh 5 5 7 17 3.4 1939 Oshkosh 5 3 3 9 1.8Career 10 8 10 26 2.6
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Adams?
American basketball player (1912-1992)
When was Ray Adams born?
Ray Adams was born on 28 September 1912 in Chicago.
When did Ray Adams die?
Ray Adams died on 26 August 1992 in Des Plaines.
What was Ray Adams's occupation?
Ray Adams was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ray Adams?
Ray Adams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Adams (basketball)
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