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Bill Sharman

AKA William Walton Sharman

Born: 25-May-1926
Birthplace: Abilene, TX
Died: 25-Oct-2013
Location of death: Redondo Beach, CA
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Basketball

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Boston Celtics star and L.A. Lakers coach

Military service: US Navy (1944-46, WWII)

Wife: (two sons, two daughters)

    High School: Narbonne High School, Lomita, CA
    High School: Porterville High School, Porterville, CA (1944)
    University: University of Southern California (1946-50)
    Coach: California State University Los Angeles (1961-66)

    NBA Top 50 Players 1996
    Basketball Hall of Fame 1975 (player)
    Basketball Hall of Fame 2004 (coach)

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Los Angeles Lakers President (1983-90)
    Los Angeles Lakers General Manager (1976-83)
    Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach (1971-76)
    Utah Stars (ABA) Head Coach (1970-71)
    Los Angeles Stars (ABA) Head Coach (1968-70)
    San Francisco Warriors Head Coach (1966-68)
    Boston Celtics Guard (1951-61)
    Washington Capitols Guard (1950-51)


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