About Gene Gillette
Lived 1921 – 1976 (aged 55). Gene Gillette was an American basketball player.
Eugene Henry Gallette (February 22, 1919 - November 19, 1976 ) was a professional basketball player. He spent one season in the Basketball Association of America (BAA) as a member of the Washington Capitols during the 1946–47 season.
His name is still listed as "Gillette" in some basketball encyclopedias, but that is an error that has been carried over for many years.
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Washington 14 .091 .667 .1 .6Career 14 .091 .667 .1 .6
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gene Gillette?
Professional basketball player
When was Gene Gillette born?
Gene Gillette was born on 22 February 1921 in San Francisco.
When did Gene Gillette die?
Gene Gillette died on 19 November 1976 in San Francisco.
What was Gene Gillette's occupation?
Gene Gillette was a basketball player.
What nationality was Gene Gillette?
Gene Gillette was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Gillette. https://biography.guide/gene-gillette/
MLA: "Gene Gillette." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-gillette/.
Chicago: "Gene Gillette." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gene-gillette/.
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