Bill Morris (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| |
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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 I-Chin Tu, Janet (June 18, 1995). "'Battleship Bill' Morris Led Huskies To '43 Basketball Title". Obituaries. The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "William Morris Profile". Hall of Fame. University of Washington. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
- ↑ "West Sound Athletes of the Century: Rounding out Basketball's Top 10". Kitsap Sun. December 28, 1999. Retrieved February 1, 2015.