Jay Carty, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jay Carty

American basketball player

Date of Birth: 04-Jul-1941

Place of Birth: West Plains, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 04-May-2017

Profession: writer, basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

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