About Bill Hosket, Sr.
Lived 1911 – 1956 (aged 45). Bill Hosket, Sr. was an American basketball player.
Wilmer Clemons Hosket Sr. (February 19, 1911 – December 19, 1956) was an American basketball player and coach.
A 6'5" center, Hosket starred at Stivers High School in Dayton, Ohio, whom he led to three state championships from 1928 to 1930, and was named to the All-tournament team each time. He was an inaugural inductee of the school's Hall of Fame.
He then played at the Ohio State University, where he won a Big Ten Conference championship in 1933. He was named All-Big Ten center for the season. After college, Hosket played for a short time in the National Basketball League as a member of the Dayton Metropolitans. After his basketball career, Hosket Sr. worked for General Motors, and was as a basketball and football referee in the Dayton area. Hosket died of leukemia in 1956.
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Who was Bill Hosket, Sr.?
American basketball player (1911-1956)
When was Bill Hosket, Sr. born?
Bill Hosket, Sr. was born on 19 February 1911 in Dayton.
When did Bill Hosket, Sr. die?
Bill Hosket, Sr. died on 19 December 1956 in Dayton.
What was Bill Hosket, Sr.'s occupation?
Bill Hosket, Sr. was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bill Hosket, Sr.?
Bill Hosket, Sr. was American.
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