Ray Wertis

Raymond Anthony Wertis (January 1, 1922 – January 19, 2006 ) was a professional basketball player. He played for the Cleveland Rebels, Toronto Huskies, and Providence Steamrollers of the Basketball Association of America (now known as the National Basketball Association).

College career Ray played college basketball at St. John's University.

Professional career In the 1946–47 BAA season, Ray played for the Cleveland Rebels and Toronto Huskies. On November 1, 1946, Ray played in the first game in BAA league history in Toronto against the New York Knicks and then on December 16, 1947, Ray was traded by the Huskies with Ed Sadowski to the Cleveland Rebels for Leo Mogus, Dick Schulz, and cash.

In the 1948–1949 season, Ray played with the Saratoga Indians of the New York State Professional League.

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 1946–47 Toronto 18 .222 .622 1.0 5.5 1946–47 Cleveland 43 .210 .611 .5 2.7 1947–48 Providence 7 .181 .429 .9 4.6Career 68 .210 .590 .7 3.6

Playoffs Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Cleveland 3 .231 .800 2.0 5.3Career 3 .231 .800 2.0 5.3