Bill Morris (basketball), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Bill Morris (basketball)

American basketball player and coach

Date of Birth: 14-Mar-1920

Place of Birth: Snohomish, Washington, United States

Date of Death: 16-Jun-1995

Profession: basketball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Bill Morris (basketball)

  • William Charles Morris (March 14, 1920 – June 16, 1995) was an American basketball player known for his collegiate career at the University of Washington in the 1940s.
  • He was a two-time NCAA All-American in 1943 and 1944 as well as a two-time first-team all-Pacific Coast Conference.
  • Known as "Battleship Bill" Morris, he set then-school records of 183 points in a single season and 439 for a career.
  • After serving in World War II he served as an assistant coach at his alma mater.
  • Morris then coached the Buchan Bakers of Seattle to the Amateur Athletic Union national championship.Morris died of cancer on June 16, 1995 at age 75.

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