Ken Corley
PositionCenter
Height6 ft
Height in5
Weight lb210
Birth dateMay 10, 1920
Birth placeMcLoud, Oklahoma
Death dateJune 27, 1984 (aged 64)
Death placeAurora, Colorado
NationalityAmerican
CollegeCentral Oklahoma (1939–1943)
Years 11945–1947
Team 1Wilmington Bombers
Years 21946–1947
Team 2Cleveland Rebels

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.

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

References

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