Ken Corley

Ken Corley
Personal information
Born	May 10, 1920; McLoud, Oklahoma
Died	June 27, 1984 (aged 64); Aurora, Colorado
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	Central Oklahoma (1939–1943)
Position	Center
Career history
1945–1947	Wilmington Bombers
1946–1947	Cleveland Rebels
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Albert Kenneth Corley (May 10, 1920 – June 27, 1984[1]) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Cleveland Rebels of the Basketball Association of America (now known as the National Basketball Association).[2] Many encyclopedias state he is the brother of former NBA player Ray Corley, but Ray was born and raised near New York City whereas Ken grew up in Eldorado, Oklahoma.

Early life and education

Ken played college basketball and football at University of Central Oklahoma (then known as Central State College).[3] During World War II, Corley served in the navy achieving the rank of chief specialist. He served at United States Naval Training Center Bainbridge and Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, Ken played two seasons for the Wilmington Bombers in the American Basketball League. He also played in three games for the Cleveland Rebels.[4] Corley also briefly played minor league baseball.[5]

Year	Team	GP	FG%	FT%	APG	PPG
1946–47	Cleveland	3	.000	.000	.0	.0
Career		3	.000	.000	.0	.0

Peach Basketball Society. "Ken Corley", September 22, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
"NBA Roster 1946-50".
"2015-16 Central Oklahoma Media Guide".
"Ken Corley". Basketball-Reference.com.
"Ken Corley". Baseball-Reference.com.

Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
Ken Corley at Find a Grave

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