Jay Carty
Personal information
Born(1941-07-04)July 4, 1941
West Plains, Missouri
DiedMay 4, 2017(2017-05-04) (aged 75)
Santa Barbara, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolSherman E. Burroughs
(Ridgecrest, California)
CollegeOregon State (1959–1962)
NBA draft1962: 6th round, 46th overall pick
Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
Playing career1968–1969
PositionPower forward
Number52
Career history
1968–1969Los Angeles Lakers
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Jay J. Carty Jr. (July 4, 1941 – May 4, 2017) was a basketball player, public speaker, church consultant, and ministry leader.

He played collegiate basketball for Oregon State University, and was selected by the St. Louis Hawks in the 6th round (48th pick overall) of the 1962 NBA draft. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers (1968–69) in the National Basketball Association for 28 games.

Later, Carty worked in business in Oregon and Southern California.

Jay went on to a career in public speaking, founding "Yes! Ministries," speaking to thousands of youth and families across America. Jay authored many books, including books written with UCLA coach, John Wooden.[1]

In 2012, Carty was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He died from this disease on May 4, 2017, aged 75.[2]

References

  1. Kumar, Anugrah. "About Jay Carty". Jay Carty. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  2. Kumar, Anugrah (May 6, 2017). "Former NBA Player Jay Carty Dies; Here's Why He Called His Cancer 'The Best Gift God Ever Gave Me'". The Christian Post. Retrieved May 7, 2017.


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