About Whitey Bell
Lived 1932 – 2025 (aged 92). Whitey Bell was an American basketball player.
William Hoyet Bell (September 13, 1932 – September 3, 2025) was an American basketball player.
Bell played collegiately for the North Carolina State University. Bell averaged 14.2 points per game as a senior for NC State during the 1957–58 season.
He played for the New York Knicks (1959–61) in the NBA for 36 games. Bell then played with the San Francisco Saints (1961–62) of the American Basketball League and briefly in 1962 with the Pittsburgh Rens of the ABL. On November 1, 1961, Bell scored 30 points in a game against the Kansas City Steers.
Bell died in Hickory, North Carolina on September 3, 2025, at the age of 92.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season Year Team GP MPG FG% FT% RPG APG PPG New York 31 14.5 .378 .651 2.8 1.8 5.4 New York 5 9.0 .389 .333 1.4 .2 3.0Career 36 13.7 .379 .630 2.6 1.6 5.1
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Whitey Bell?
American basketball player
When was Whitey Bell born?
Whitey Bell was born on 13 September 1932 in Monticello.
When did Whitey Bell die?
Whitey Bell died on 3 September 2025 in Hickory.
What was Whitey Bell's occupation?
Whitey Bell was a basketball player.
What nationality was Whitey Bell?
Whitey Bell was American.
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