Frank Ramsey (basketball)

Frank Ramsey
Personal information
Born(1931-07-13)July 13, 1931
Corydon, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedJuly 8, 2018(2018-07-08) (aged 86)
Madisonville, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolMadisonville
(Madisonville, Kentucky)
CollegeKentucky (1950–1954)
NBA draft1953: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career1954–1964
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
Number23
Career history
As player:
1954–1955,
19561964
Boston Celtics
As coach:
1970–1971Kentucky Colonels
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points8,378 (13.4 ppg)
Rebounds3,410 (5.5 rpg)
Assists1,134 (1.8 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference
Basketball Hall of Fame as player
College Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2006

Frank Vernon Ramsey Jr. (July 13, 1931 – July 8, 2018) was an American professional basketball player and coach. A 6-3 forward/guard, he played his entire nine-year (19541964) NBA career with the Boston Celtics and played a major role in the early part of their dynasty, winning seven championships as part of the team. Ramsey was also a head coach for the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA during the 19701971 season. Ramsey was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982.