About Bill LaRochelle
Lived 1926 – 2011 (aged 84). Bill LaRochelle was a Canadian hurdler and sprinter.
William D. "Bill" LaRochelle (12 July 1926 – 29 April 2011) was a Canadian sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics. LaRochelle played football for the Ottawa Rough Riders, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders from 1949 to 1953.
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Who was Bill LaRochelle?
Canadian hurdler and sprinter
When was Bill LaRochelle born?
Bill LaRochelle was born on 12 July 1926 in Windsor.
When did Bill LaRochelle die?
Bill LaRochelle died on 29 April 2011 in San Carlos.
What was Bill LaRochelle's occupation?
Bill LaRochelle was a hurdler and sprinter.
What nationality was Bill LaRochelle?
Bill LaRochelle was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill LaRochelle. https://biography.guide/bill-larochelle/
MLA: "Bill LaRochelle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-larochelle/.
Chicago: "Bill LaRochelle." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-larochelle/.
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