About Bill Wheatley
Lived 1909 – 1992 (aged 82). Bill Wheatley was an American basketball player.
William John Wheatley (July 5, 1909 – February 5, 1992) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was part of the American basketball team, which won the gold medal. He played two matches including the final. He later coached the Salt Lake City entry in American Basketball League of the AAU.
Wheatley died in his El Cerrito, California, home on February 5, 1992, at age 82.
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Who was Bill Wheatley?
basketball player (1909–1992)
When was Bill Wheatley born?
Bill Wheatley was born on 5 July 1909 in Gypsum.
When did Bill Wheatley die?
Bill Wheatley died on 5 February 1992 in El Cerrito.
What was Bill Wheatley's occupation?
Bill Wheatley was a basketball player.
What nationality was Bill Wheatley?
Bill Wheatley was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Wheatley. https://biography.guide/bill-wheatley/
MLA: "Bill Wheatley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-wheatley/.
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