Frank Ramsey

American basketball player (1931-2018) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 86

Frank Vernon Ramsey Jr. was an American professional basketball player and coach. A 6-3 swingman, he played his entire nine-year (1954-1964) National Basketball Association (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.

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Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball1950-1954

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A jersey honoring Ramsey hangs in Rupp Arena.

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Ramsey was also a head coach for the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association (ABA) during the 1970-71 season. Ramsey was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982.

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