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Bill Kennedy

1938 – 2006

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About Bill Kennedy

Lived 1938 – 2006 (aged 68). Bill Kennedy was an American basketball player and baseball player.

William R. "Pickles" Kennedy (May 17, 1938 – August 31, 2006) was an American professional basketball player. He was a , guard and played collegiately at Temple University. He played briefly in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Career Kennedy was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors with the 15th pick in the 2nd round of the 1960 NBA draft. He played seven games for the Warriors in the 1960–1961 season, averaging 1.7 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Kennedy was the head coach for the Allentown Jets of the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) during the 1968–69 season.

Personal life He died in 2006 in a car accident in Florida.

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Regular season

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Important facts

Born
17 May 1938, Philadelphia
Birth century
20th century
Died
31 August 2006, West Palm Beach
Occupation
Basketball player, baseball player
Nationality
United States
Education
Temple University
Awards
Associated Press; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans; Robert V. Geasey Trophy; Sporting News

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Kennedy?

American basketball player

When was Bill Kennedy born?

Bill Kennedy was born on 17 May 1938 in Philadelphia.

When did Bill Kennedy die?

Bill Kennedy died on 31 August 2006 in West Palm Beach.

What was Bill Kennedy's occupation?

Bill Kennedy was a basketball player and baseball player.

What nationality was Bill Kennedy?

Bill Kennedy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Kennedy

· Wikidata: Q4909709

· DBpedia: Bill Kennedy (basketball)

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