Ralph E. Wells (September 3, 1940 – August 2, 1968) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Chicago Zephyrs in the National Basketball Association for three games during 1962–63 after a collegiate career at Northwestern University. He shot 0-for-7 in free throw attempts in his NBA career. Wells also played for the Pittsburgh Rens in the American Basketball League before the league folded in December 1962. On August 1, 1968, Wells drowned. References 1940 births 1968 deaths American Basketball League (1961–62) players American men's basketball players Basketball players from Chicago Chicago Zephyrs players Guards (basketball) Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball players Undrafted National Basketball Association players Deaths by drowning in the United States