About Bill Brown
Lived 1922 – 2007 (aged 84). Bill Brown was an American basketball player.
Wilfred Bailey "Bill" Brown (August 2, 1922 – January 15, 2007) was an American professional basketball player in the United States' National Basketball League (NBL). He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Waterloo Hawks during the 1948–49 season. After a collegiate career at the University of Maryland, College Park, Brown was selected in the 1948 BAA draft by the Philadelphia Warriors as the 76th overall pick. He pursued a career in the NBL, however, and played both the forward and guard positions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Brown?
American basketball player (born 1922)
When was Bill Brown born?
Bill Brown was born on 2 August 1922 in Blackford.
When did Bill Brown die?
Bill Brown died on 15 January 2007 in Devon.
What was Bill Brown's occupation?
Bill Brown was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bill Brown?
Bill Brown was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Brown (basketball, born 1922)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Brown. https://biography.guide/bill-brown-basketball-player/
MLA: "Bill Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-brown-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-brown-basketball-player/.
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