Researching Ray Kuka
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The name Ray means "kingly" and is of French origin.
Records of Ray Kuka on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Ray Kuka and the Kuka Family Tree
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Some Famous People called Ray Kuka
Ray Kuka
Raphael Eugene "Ray" Kuka (February 17, 1922 – March 27, 1990) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the Basketball Association of America for the New York Knicks during the 1947–48 season and part of the 1948–49 season. Kuka also served briefly as the Knicks' interim head coach for a few games in February 1949. Joe Lapchick, the regular head coach, was hospitalized to treat a stomach disorder. Kuka had also previously served as a team scout.
Kuka played in college for Notre Dame before being drafted into the United States Air Force for World War II. After World War II he returned home and played for Montana State, where he earned all-conference honors.
Following his playing career, Kuka returned to hos hometown of Havre, Montana, where he was a successful high school coach and teacher.
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