Ken Sailors

Basketball player and pioneer of the jump shot

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

Links & References

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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