Alan Ogg

Raymond Alan Ogg (July 5, 1967 – November 1, 2009) was an American professional basketball player who spent three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers' career shot-blocking leader with 266 blocks over four college seasons.[1] He was born in Lancaster, Ohio.

Alan Ogg
Personal information
Born(1967-07-05)July 5, 1967
Lancaster, Ohio
DiedNovember 1, 2009(2009-11-01) (aged 42)
Birmingham, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
Listed height7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolGardendale (Gardendale, Alabama)
CollegeUAB (1986–1990)
NBA draft1990 / Undrafted
Playing career1990–2001
PositionCenter
Number53, 50
Career history
1990–1992Miami Heat
1992Rockford Lightning
1993Milwaukee Bucks
1993Washington Bullets
1993–1994Rochester Renegade
1993–1994Hartford Hellcats
1993–1994Columbus Horizon
1994Carol Ann - Rica Hotdogs
1994–1995Mexico Aztecas
1996–1997Sichuan Panda
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

The 7'2" and 240-pound center Gardendale High School grad played collegiate basketball for the UAB Blazers and started his professional career when he signed with the Miami Heat as an undrafted rookie free agent during the 1990–91 NBA season. He became a fan favorite during his two seasons in Miami and split his playing time in his third and final NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Bullets. He averaged 2.2 points and 1.7 rebounds during his NBA career.[1] Ogg played overseas in Germany, China, Colombia, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Paraguay before retiring from professional basketball in 2001. He had heart surgery in 2003.[2]

Ogg died aged 42 on November 1, 2009 in the UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, due to complications from a staphylococcal infection[3] in his heart valve.[2]

References
  1. Ogg dead at 42
  2. Remembering UAB's Alan Ogg: He stood out for more than basketball
  3. UAB spokesman: Former NBA player Alan Ogg dies. November 1, 2009. Retrieved on November 1, 2009.
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