Bill Morris (basketball)

Bill Morris
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. 1 2 3 4 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. 1 2 "William Morris Profile". Hall of Fame. University of Washington. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  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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