Jay Carty
Jay J. Carty Jr. (July 4, 1941 – May 4, 2017) was a basketball player, public speaker, church consultant, and ministry leader.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 4, 1941 West Plains, Missouri |
| Died | May 4, 2017 (aged 75) Santa Barbara, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sherman E. Burroughs (Ridgecrest, California) |
| College | Oregon State (1959–1962) |
| NBA draft | 1962: 6th round, 46th overall pick |
| Selected by the St. Louis Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1968–1969 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 52 |
| Career history | |
| 1968–1969 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
He played collegiate basketball for Oregon State University, and was selected by the St. Louis Hawks in the 6th round (48th pick overall) of the 1962 NBA draft. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers (1968–69) in the National Basketball Association for 28 games.
Later, Carty worked in business in Oregon and Southern California.
Jay went on to a career in public speaking, founding "Yes! Ministries," speaking to thousands of youth and families across America. Jay authored many books, including books written with UCLA coach, John Wooden.[1]
In 2012, Carty was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He died from this disease on May 4, 2017, aged 75.[2]
References
- Kumar, Anugrah. "About Jay Carty". Jay Carty. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
- Kumar, Anugrah (May 6, 2017). "Former NBA Player Jay Carty Dies; Here's Why He Called His Cancer 'The Best Gift God Ever Gave Me'". The Christian Post. Retrieved May 7, 2017.