Obituary of Jack Ramsey

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Jack Ramsey

Jack Ramsay (born February 21st, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a Basketball Player who was best known as the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers which under his watch won the 1977 NBA championship. He died on April 28th, 2014 and his death was due to cancer at the age of 89 years old.

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Jack Ramsey Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ramsay, Jack
    • Common Name: Jack Ramsey
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: February 21, 1925
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dr. Jack
    • Occupation: Basketball Player
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Jif Peanut Butter
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
    • Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

    Jack's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Travilla Ramsay
    • Father: John Ramsay
    • Mother: Anne Ramsay
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 28 2014 at age 89
  • Place: Naples, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer

Category Tags:

Basketball PlayerAmerican Born on February 21st Born in 1925 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2014 Died at age 89 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"In Buddha's opinion, to train in staying open and curious-to train in dissolving our assumptions and beliefs-is the best use of our human lives."

"When you come to a fork in the road, take it."

"Children can reinvent your world for you but your husband will not help."

"I am corny, you know? But I think there are just about 140 million people in this country who are just as corny as I am."

"Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will."

"Jack Ramsay was an amazing person, who will be missed. (V)"

"Jack Ramsay was a revered and iconic figure in the world of basketball, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and impact generations to come. (V)"

"Jack Ramsay was a highly respected professional basketball coach and broadcaster, known for his intense coaching style and strategic expertise, before passing away due to health complications. (V)"

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