About Bill Wendt
Lived 1915 – 1966 (aged 50). Bill Wendt was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
William Lester Wendt (March 20, 1915 – March 12, 1966) was an American basketball coach and professional player. He was the head coach of DePaul University from 1940 to 1942, guiding them to a 23–20 record. Wendt had played at DePaul during the late 1930s and had a brief professional playing career with the National Basketball League's Hammond Ciesar All-Americans.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Wendt?
American basketball player-coach
When was Bill Wendt born?
Bill Wendt was born on 20 March 1915 in Chicago.
When did Bill Wendt die?
Bill Wendt died on 12 March 1966 in Arlington Heights.
What was Bill Wendt's occupation?
Bill Wendt was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Bill Wendt?
Bill Wendt was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Wendt. https://biography.guide/bill-wendt/
MLA: "Bill Wendt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-wendt/.
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