Ken Corley
Albert Kenneth Corley (May 10, 1920 - June 27, 1984[1]) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Cleveland Rebels of the Basketball Association of America (now known as the National Basketball Association).[2] Many encyclopedias state he is the brother of former NBA player Ray Corley, but Ray was born and raised near New York City whereas Ken grew up in Eldorado, Oklahoma.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1920 McLoud, Oklahoma |
| Died | June 27, 1984 (aged 64) Aurora, Colorado |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Central Oklahoma (1939–1943) |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1945–1947 | Wilmington Bombers |
| 1946–1947 | Cleveland Rebels |
Early life and education
Ken played college basketball and football at University of Central Oklahoma (then known as Central State College).[3] During World War II, Corley served in the navy achieving the rank of chief specialist. He served at United States Naval Training Center, Bainbridge and Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.
Professional career
After serving in the U.S. Navy, Ken played two seasons for the Wilmington Bombers in the American Basketball League. He also played in three games for the Cleveland Rebels.[4] Corley also briefly played minor league baseball.[5]
BAA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | ||||
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | ||||
| FT% | Free-throw percentage | ||||
| APG | Assists per game | ||||
| PPG | Points per game | ||||
References
- Peach Basketball Society. "Ken Corley", September 22, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
- "NBA Roster 1946-50".
- "2015-16 Central Oklahoma Media Guide".
- "Ken Corley". Basketball-Reference.com.
- "Ken Corley". Baseball-Reference.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- Ken Corley at Find a Grave