# Ray Kuka

> Raphael Eugene "Ray" Kuka was an American professional basketball player. He played in the Basketball Association of America for the New York Knicks during the 1947-48 season and part of the 1948-49 season. Kuka also served briefly as the Knicks' interim head coach for a few games in February 1949. Joe Lapchick, the regular head coach, was hospitalized to treat a stomach disorder. Kuka had also previously served as a team scout.

*American basketball player (1922-1990)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Basketball Player ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3665646))
- **Category:** Basketball Players
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1922-02-17
- **Died:** 1990-03-27
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Raphael Eugene "Ray" Kuka was an American professional basketball player. He played in the Basketball Association of America for the New York Knicks during the 1947-48 season and part of the 1948-49 season. Kuka also served briefly as the Knicks' interim head coach for a few games in February 1949. Joe Lapchick, the regular head coach, was hospitalized to treat a stomach disorder. Kuka had also previously served as a team scout.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 36.1
- **Momentum:** 8.6

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3930624)

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