Ray Lumpp
Encyclopedia
Raymond "Ray" George Lumpp (born July 11, 1923, in Brooklyn
, New York City
) is a retired American
basketball
player. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics
.
He was part of the American men's basketball team, which won the gold medal.
From 1948 to 1953, Lumpp played professionally for the NBA's New York Knicks
, Indianapolis Jets
, and Baltimore Bullets.
Brooklyn
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, New York City
New York City
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) is a retired American
United States
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basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
.
He was part of the American men's basketball team, which won the gold medal.
From 1948 to 1953, Lumpp played professionally for the NBA's New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, Indianapolis Jets
Indianapolis Jets
The Indianapolis Jets were a Basketball Association of America team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team lasted for one season and was later replaced by a new franchise.-Franchise history:...
, and Baltimore Bullets.