Bill Sharman Biography
William Walton "Bill" Sharman 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 some consider 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 morning shootaround.
He was a 10-time NBA Champion, and a 12-time World Champion in basketball overall counting his ABL and ABA titles. Sharman is also a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, having been being inducted in 1976 as a player, and in 2004 as a coach. Source: Wikipedia
Biography Snapshot
- Name:
- Bill Sharman
- Nationality:
- United States of America
- Profession:
- Coach, Basketball Coach, Basketball player
- Date of Birth:
- May 25, 1926
- Astrological Sign:
- Gemini
- Date of Death:
- October 25, 2013
- Age at Death:
- 87
- Cause of Death:
- Stroke
Bill Sharman Timeline
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