Bill_Morris_(basketball)

Bill Morris (basketball)

Bill Morris (basketball)

American basketball player and coach

William Charles Morris (March 14, 1920 – June 16, 1995)[1] was an American basketball player known for his collegiate career at the University of Washington in the 1940s.[2]

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Career

Morris 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]

Death

Morris died of cancer on June 16, 1995, at age 75.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    I-Chin Tu, Janet (June 18, 1995). "'Battleship Bill' Morris Led Huskies To '43 Basketball Title". Obituaries. The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  2. [2]
    "William Morris Profile". Hall of Fame. University of Washington. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  3. [3]
    "West Sound Athletes of the Century: Rounding out Basketball's Top 10". Kitsap Sun. December 28, 1999. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
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