Happy Birthday To Mount Vernon’s "Scooter" McCray

Carlton Lamont "Scooter" McCray, who was born in Mount Vernon, turns 54 on Saturday.

McCray, a retired professional basketball player, was born February 8, 1960.

He had a career in the NBA from 1983–87. He was selected large-school player of the year in 1978 by the New York State Sportswriters Association after his senior season at Mount Veron High School. His younger brother Rodney, with whom he played alongside for the Cardinals at the University of Louisville, also played in the NBA.

After he retired, McCray became an assistant coach for the Louisville men's basketball team.

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