Ralph Hamilton

Ralph Albert Hamilton (June 10, 1921 – June 5, 1983) was an American professional basketball player from Fort Wayne, Indiana. He played collegiately at Indiana University, where he suited up for the Hoosiers in 1941–42 and 1942–43 before serving three years in the U.S. Army during World War II. Returning as a 25-year-old senior in 1946–47, he captained the team, led it in scoring, earned First Team All-Big Ten honors, and was named a consensus First Team All-American, finishing his college career with nearly 1,000 points. He went on to play professionally for the Fort Wayne Pistons and Indianapolis Jets in the NBL and BAA.