About Bill Smith
Lived 1939 – 2023 (aged 84). Bill Smith was an American basketball player.
William F. Smith (April 26, 1939 – September 13, 2023) was an American basketball player who played briefly in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Smith was drafted with the first pick in the fifth round of the 1961 NBA draft by the New York Knicks. He played in nine games for the Knicks in the 1961-62 NBA season and averaged 2.6 points per game, 0.7 assists per game and 1.8 rebounds per game. Smith died in Lavalette, New Jersey on September 13, 2023, at the age of 84.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGNew York99.2.242.8751.8.82.6
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Smith?
basketball player from the United States
When was Bill Smith born?
Bill Smith was born on 26 April 1939 in Jersey City.
When did Bill Smith die?
Bill Smith died on 13 September 2023 in Lavallette.
What was Bill Smith's occupation?
Bill Smith was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bill Smith?
Bill Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Smith (basketball, born 1939)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Smith. https://biography.guide/bill-smith/
MLA: "Bill Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-smith/.
Chicago: "Bill Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-smith/.
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