About Bill Jones
Lived 1914 – 2006 (aged 92). Bill Jones was an American basketball player.
William McNeil Jones (February 3, 1914 – April 9, 2006), known professionally as Bill Jones, was an American professional basketball player. He played in all four games for the National Basketball League's Toledo Jim White Chevrolets before the team disbanded early into the 1942–43 season. Jones was one of the earliest African-American players in the NBL and is considered a pioneer of integration in professional basketball.
He played collegiately at the University of Toledo, followed by stints with barnstorming teams as well as the Harlem Globetrotters. He eventually moved to Los Angeles, California.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Jones?
American basketball player (1914-2006)
When was Bill Jones born?
Bill Jones was born on 3 February 1914 in Toledo.
When did Bill Jones die?
Bill Jones died on 9 April 2006 in Los Angeles.
What was Bill Jones's occupation?
Bill Jones was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bill Jones?
Bill Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Jones (basketball, born 1914)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Jones. https://biography.guide/bill-jones-basketball-player/
MLA: "Bill Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-jones-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-jones-basketball-player/.
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