About William Alley
Born 1936. William Alley is an American athletics competitor.
Francis William "Bill" Alley (born April 20, 1936) is a retired American javelin thrower. Competing for the Millburn High School, University of Kansas, and Syracuse University he won the NCAA title in 1959–60 and placed second at the AAU Championships in 1961–62. At the 1960 Olympics he finished 23rd.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is William Alley?
American javelin thrower
When was William Alley born?
William Alley was born on 20 April 1936 in Newark.
What is William Alley's occupation?
William Alley is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is William Alley?
William Alley is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Alley. https://biography.guide/william-alley-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "William Alley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-alley-athletics-competitor/.
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