1926 - 2013
Bill Sharman American Basketball
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Bill Sharman was previously married to Joyce Sharman (1949 - 2013).
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American Basketballer Bill Sharman was born William Walton Sharman on 25th May, 1926 in Abilene, Texas, USA and passed away on 25th Oct 2013 Redondo Beach, California aged 87. He is most remembered for Boston Celtics. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Bill Sharman is a member of the following lists: University of Southern California alumni, USC Trojans men's basketball players and People from Abilene, Texas.
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Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 1 |
65 years, 9 months
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Total | 1 |
65 years, 9 months
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Details
First Name |
William
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Middle Name |
Walton
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Last Name |
Sharman
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Full Name at Birth |
William Walton Sharman
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Alternative Name |
Bill
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Birthday |
25th May, 1926
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Birthplace |
Abilene, Texas, USA
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Died |
25th October, 2013
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Place of Death |
Redondo Beach, California
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Height |
6' 1" (185 cm)
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Weight |
175lbs (79 kg)
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Build |
Athletic
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Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Porterville High School in Porterville, California
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University |
University of Southern California
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Occupation Text |
Basketball Player, Coach
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Occupation |
Basketball
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Basketball Position |
Guard
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NBA First Game Date |
31st October, 1950
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Draft |
Washington Capitols, 2nd round, 1950 NBA Draft
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Hall of Fame |
Inducted as Player in 1976 and Coach in 2004
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Claim to Fame |
Boston Celtics
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William Walton Sharman (May 25, 1926 – October 25, 2013) was an American professional basketball player and coach.
He is mostly known for his time with the Boston Celtics in the 1950s, partnering with Bob Cousy in what was then considered the greatest backcourt duo of all time.
As a coach, Sharman won titles in the ABL, ABA, and NBA, and is credited with introducing the now ubiquitous morning shootaround.