About Ray Steiner
Lived 1931 – 1997 (aged 66). Ray Steiner was an American basketball player.
Ray G. Steiner is a retired American basketball player, best known for his All-American college career at Saint Louis University.
Stenier, a 5'11" point guard from Bland, Missouri, started at the University of Missouri, then transferred to Moberly Area Community College in the 1949–50 season, leading the Greyhounds to the 1950 junior college state title. From there, Steiner transferred to Saint Louis for his final two seasons of eligibility.
After placing on the All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) second team as a junior, Steiner stepped up his game in his senior season. He drew acclaim in the regular season as he sparked the Billikens to a 61–60 win over top-ranked Kentucky in the Sugar Bowl Classic. He led SLU to the school's first NCAA tournament berth and at the conclusion of the season was named unanimously to the All-MVC first team and placed on the AP and UPI third All-America teams.
Following his graduation from SLU, Steiner was drafted by the Rochester Royals in the 1952 NBA draft. Instead he chose to play for the Phillips 66ers in the Amateur Athletic Union. After his playing days were over, he remained with Phillips Petroleum Company.
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Who was Ray Steiner?
American basketball player
When was Ray Steiner born?
Ray Steiner was born on 28 March 1931 in Bland.
When did Ray Steiner die?
Ray Steiner died on 23 July 1997.
What was Ray Steiner's occupation?
Ray Steiner was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ray Steiner?
Ray Steiner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ray Steiner. https://biography.guide/ray-steiner/
MLA: "Ray Steiner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ray-steiner/.
Chicago: "Ray Steiner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ray-steiner/.
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