Ralph Wells
Ralph E. Wells (September 3, 1940 – August 2, 1968) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Chicago Zephyrs in the National Basketball Association for three games during 1962–63 after a collegiate career at Northwestern University.[1] He shot 0-for-7 in free throw attempts in his NBA career.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 3, 1940 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | August 2, 1968 (aged 27) Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Marshall (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Northwestern (1959–1962) |
| NBA draft | 1962 / Undrafted |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1962 | Chicago Zephyrs |
| 1962 | Pittsburgh Rens |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Wells also played for the Pittsburgh Rens in the American Basketball League before the league folded in December 1962. On August 2, 1968, Wells drowned in mysterious circumstances.[2]
References
- "Ralph Wells NBA/ABA stats". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
- "Rens Sign Ralph Wells". Warren Times-Mirror. November 12, 1962. p. 11. Retrieved August 14, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
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