Jimmy Rayl
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 21, 1941 Cincinnati Royals |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1969 | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
James R. Rayl (June 21, 1941 – January 20, 2019) was an American professional basketball player in the
guard
.
High school career
Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Rayl went to Kokomo High School from 1956 to 1959. He was named 1959's Indiana Mr. Basketball and the recipient of the Trester Award for the state of Indiana his senior year.
College career
Rayl attended
Minnesota
. He shot 41.6 percent from the floor and 83.5 percent from the line in 68 games as a Hoosier.
Professional career
Jimmy Rayl was selected by the
Cincinnati Royals in the third round and 23rd pick of the 1963 NBA draft. He later signed and played two seasons for the Indiana Pacers
. He held a career average of 11.1 ppg.
Personal life and death
His grandson, Jace, is a guard for the Purdue Boilermakers.[1] Rayl died at his home in Kokomo on January 20, 2019, at age 77.[2]
References
- ^ "Jace Rayl - Men's Basketball - Purdue Boilermakers". Purdue Boilermakers. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- Indianapolis Star. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
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