About Ray Hayes
Lived 1905 – 1986 (aged 80). Ray Hayes was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Raymond Elton Hayes (December 17, 1905 – July 30, 1986) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Chicago Bruins in four games during the 1939–40 season and averaged 0.8 points per game. He later worked at Socony Vacuum Oil Company and coached high school basketball and baseball.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ray Hayes?
American basketball player
When was Ray Hayes born?
Ray Hayes was born on 17 December 1905 in Chenoa.
When did Ray Hayes die?
Ray Hayes died on 30 July 1986 in Des Moines.
What was Ray Hayes's occupation?
Ray Hayes was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Ray Hayes?
Ray Hayes was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ray Hayes (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Hayes. https://biography.guide/ray-hayes-basketball-player/
MLA: "Ray Hayes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-hayes-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Ray Hayes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-hayes-basketball-player/.
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