John Ray Godfrey
Godfrey, c. 1968 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 21, 1944 Aspermont, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 2024 (aged 80) Hamlin, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Aspermont (Aspermont, Texas) |
| College | Abilene Christian (1964–1968) |
| NBA draft | 1968: 14th round, 178th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Coaching career | 1974–1993 |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
| 1974–1991 | Iraan HS (girls') |
| 1991–1993 | Hawley HS (girls') |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
John Ray Godfrey (September 21, 1944 – November 17, 2024) was an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Abilene Christian Wildcats and was selected as the Southland Conference Player of the Year in 1968. Godfrey's number 14 was the first jersey number retired by the Wildcats. He did not play professionally and instead worked as a high school coach and administrator.