Kelvin Davis

Who is Kelvin Davis?

Kelvin Davis is a professional basketball player who became the oldest rookie to play in the American Basketball Association, when he debuted at age 47 during the 2007 season.

Davis was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on July 12, 1959 to parents Matthew and Verba Davis. In 1961, his family moved to Evergreen, Alabama where he was an all around athlete; he played football, basketball, baseball and ran track. In basketball, Kelvin averaged 21 points per game. Kelvin also made the all state Team was the most valuable player in Conecuh County, Alabama.

After graduating from high school Davis was offered a basketball scholarship to Jefferson Davis Jr. College in Brewton, Alabama. Two years later he was offered a scholarship to Alabama State University. In 1982 he graduated from ASU with a degree in Physical Education with a minor in Biology.

In 1982, Davis became a member of Rice Temple Church where he met his wife Stephanie. To this union was born Danielle, Kelvin Jr. and Princeton Davis.

In 1991, Davis moved to Huntsville, Alabama where he Pastored the Victory Temple Church. Kelvin also started teaching school for the Huntsville City Schools.