About Ray Kuka
Lived 1922 – 1990 (aged 68). Ray Kuka was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Raphael Eugene "Ray" Kuka (February 17, 1922 – March 27, 1990) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the Basketball Association of America for the New York Knicks during the 1947–48 season and part of the 1948–49 season. Joe Lapchick, the regular head coach, was hospitalized to treat a stomach disorder. After World War II he returned home and played for Montana State, where he earned all-conference honors.
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1947–48 New York 44 .326 .595 .6 5.2 1948–49 New York 8 .278 .556 1.4 3.1Career 52 .320 .591 .7 4.9
Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948 New York 3 .300 1.000 .0 2.7Career 3 .300 1.000 .0 2.7
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Who was Ray Kuka?
American basketball player (1922–1990)
When was Ray Kuka born?
Ray Kuka was born on 17 February 1922 in Havre.
When did Ray Kuka die?
Ray Kuka died on 27 March 1990 in Havre.
What was Ray Kuka's occupation?
Ray Kuka was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Ray Kuka?
Ray Kuka was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Kuka. https://biography.guide/ray-kuka/
MLA: "Ray Kuka." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-kuka/.
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