Ralph Wells
American basketball player (1940–1968)
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Ralph E. Wells (September 3, 1940 – August 2, 1968) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Chicago Zephyrs in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for three games during 1962–63 after a collegiate career at Northwestern University.[1] He shot 0-for-7 in free throw attempts in his NBA career.[1]
BornSeptember 3, 1940
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 1968 (aged 27)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 3, 1940 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1968 (aged 27) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Marshall (Chicago, Illinois) |
| College | Northwestern (1959–1962) |
| NBA draft | 1962: undrafted |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1962 | Chicago Zephyrs |
| 1962 | Pittsburgh Rens |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Wells also played for the Pittsburgh Rens in the American Basketball League before the league folded in December 1962. On August 1, 1968, Wells drowned.[2]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Source[1]
