Jimmy Rayl
James R. Rayl (June 21, 1941 – January 20, 2019) was an American professional basketball player in the ABA. He was a 6'2" and 175 lb guard.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 21, 1941 Kokomo, Indiana |
| Died | January 20, 2019 (aged 77) Kokomo, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Kokomo (Kokomo, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana (1960–1963) |
| NBA draft | 1963 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Cincinnati Royals | |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1969 | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
High school career
Born in Kokomo, Indiana, Rayl went to Kokomo High School from 1956 to 1959. He was named the 1959's Indiana Mr. Basketball and the recipient of the Trester Award for the state of Indiana his senior year.
College career
Rayl attended Indiana University from 1959 to 1963, where he was an All-American his junior and senior seasons. Rayl averaged 20.6 ppg for his career and still holds the Hoosier single-game scoring record of 56 points, which he did twice against Michigan State and Minnesota. He shot 41.6 percent from the floor and 83.5 percent from the line in 68 games as a Hoosier.
Professional career
Jimmy Rayl was selected by the Cincinnati Royals in the third round and 23rd pick of the 1963 NBA draft. He later signed and played two seasons for the Indiana Pacers. He held a career average of 11.1 ppg.
Death
Rayl died at his home in Kokomo on January 20, 2019 at age 77.[1]
References
- Neddenriep, Kyle (January 20, 2019). "IU basketball legend, Kokomo star Jimmy Rayl, the 'Splendid Splinter', dies at 77". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved January 21, 2019.