About Bill Lane
Lived 1916 – 1997 (aged 80). Bill Lane was an American basketball player.
William Bradfield Lane (November 2, 1916 – June 21, 1997) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Detroit Eagles in the National Basketball League for three games during their 1940–41 season. After basketball he worked for a long time at Ford Motor Company.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Lane?
American basketball player
When was Bill Lane born?
Bill Lane was born on 2 November 1916 in Detroit.
When did Bill Lane die?
Bill Lane died on 21 June 1997 in Port Huron.
What was Bill Lane's occupation?
Bill Lane was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bill Lane?
Bill Lane was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Lane (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Lane. https://biography.guide/bill-lane-basketball-player/
MLA: "Bill Lane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-lane-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Lane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-lane-basketball-player/.
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