Ken Corley Explained

Ken Corley
Position:Center
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:210
Birth Date:10 May 1920
Birth Place:McLoud, Oklahoma
Death Place:Aurora, Colorado
Nationality:American
College:Central Oklahoma (1939–1943)
Years1:1945–1947
Team1:Wilmington Bombers
Years2:1946–1947
Team2:Cleveland Rebels

Albert Kenneth Corley (May 10, 1920June 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.

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
  GPGames played
 FG% Field-goal percentage
 FT% Free-throw percentage
 APG Assists per game
 PPG Points per game

Regular season

YearTeamGPFG%FT%APGPPG
1946–47Cleveland3 .000 .000 .0 .0
Career3 .000 .000 .0 .0

Notes and References

  1. Peach Basketball Society. "Ken Corley", September 22, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  2. Web site: NBA Roster 1946-50 .
  3. Web site: 2015-16 Central Oklahoma Media Guide .
  4. Web site: Ken Corley . Basketball-Reference.com.
  5. Web site: Ken Corley . Baseball-Reference.com.