About Bill Durkee
Lived 1921 – 2006 (aged 84). Bill Durkee was an American basketball player.
Wilfred L. "Bill" Durkee Jr. (July 14, 1921 – April 3, 2006) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Minneapolis Lakers in the National Basketball League during the 1947–48 season.
Durkee attended the University of California, Berkeley and competed for their football, basketball, and track teams. His collegiate career was interrupted by World War II, where he was stationed in the Pacific. In 1954 he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and worked at a nuclear test site.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Durkee?
American basketball player (1921-2006)
When was Bill Durkee born?
Bill Durkee was born on 14 July 1921 in Oakland.
When did Bill Durkee die?
Bill Durkee died on 3 April 2006 in Las Vegas.
What was Bill Durkee's occupation?
Bill Durkee was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bill Durkee?
Bill Durkee was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Durkee. https://biography.guide/bill-durkee/
MLA: "Bill Durkee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-durkee/.
Chicago: "Bill Durkee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-durkee/.
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