Ken Sailors
Basketball player and pioneer of the jump shot
Born
January 14th, 1921
104 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at the University of Wyoming. Contributed to the development of the jump shot, a key technique in basketball. Competed in the NBA for teams including the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks. Represented the United States in the 1948 Olympics, winning a gold medal. Later engaged in coaching and teaching, sharing knowledge of basketball and sportsmanship.
Pioneered the jump shot technique
Won a gold medal in the 1948 Olympics
Played for the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks
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