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Jack Ramsay Biography

Updated On 27 Nov, 2015 Published On 27 Nov, 2015
Jack Ramsay
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Facts of Jack Ramsay

Date of Birth :
Age : 99 years old
Family Name : Ramsay
Birth Country : United States
Birth Sign : Pisces
Height : 6 Feet 1 Inch

Relationship short Statistics of Jack Ramsay

What is Jack Ramsay marital status ? ( married,single, in relation or divorce): Married
How many children does Jack Ramsay have ? (name): 2 Children
Is Jack Ramsay having any relationship affair ?: No
Is Jack Ramsay Gay ? No

An American basketball coach who was better known for his nickname as "Dr. Jack". He was also coach of the Portland Trail Blazers to the 1977 NBA Title. He was son to Anne and John. When he was still in grade school he was inspired by his parents to participate in sports. In 1942 he completed his graduation from Upper Darby High School. He was very good basketball, baseball and soccer player in high school for which he was inducted into the school's Wall of Fame. He started his career by coaching high school and minor-league ranks. In 1955 he was hired as head coach at St Joseph's. He also worked as sport broadcaster for the Miami Heat, ESPN TV, Indiana Pacers and ESPN Radio. He is listed among the respected coaches in NBA history. He died in April 28, 2014 due to cancer. He was also awarded with Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.

Talking about his marital status, he was happily married man. He was father of two children form his marriage. Both of his children earned doctoral degrees and both of them teach in the college. Beside his wife, he was never involved in any kind of extra marital affairs. He was maintaining very smooth and strong relationship with his wife and family but due to some personal issues, the couple got divorced after 61 years long marriage. Due to his death NBA has certainly lost one of the most valuable persons.

Jack Ramsay Married

First Marriage with Jean Duffey

They were in marriage relationship for 61 years long. Together they were parents of two children. They divorced 4 years before his death.

Jack Ramsay Children

DAUGHTER : Susan Ramsay

Mother: Jean Duffey

She is the eldest child of the family. She is already married to Jim O'Brie.

SON : John Ramsay

Mother: Jean Duffey

He works as the professor in a college.

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