Bill Morris (basketball)
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Personal information | |
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Born | c. 1920 |
Died | June 16, 1995 (aged 75) |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Career information | |
High school | Bremerton (Bremerton, Washington) |
College | Washington (1941–1944) |
Position | Guard |
Career history | |
As coach: | |
1947–1959 | Washington (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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William "Bill" Morris (c. 1920 – June 16, 1995)[1] was an American basketball player known for his collegiate career at the University of Washington in the 1940s.[2] He was a two-time NCAA All-American in 1943 and 1944 as well as a two-time first-team all-Pacific Coast Conference.[2] Known as "Battleship Bill" Morris, he set then-school records of 183 points in a single season and 439 for a career.[1] After serving in World War II he served as an assistant coach at his alma mater.[1] Morris then coached the Buchan Bakers of Seattle to the Amateur Athletic Union national championship.[3]
Morris died on June 16, 1995 at age 75 after a five-year fight with cancer.[1]
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