About Willie King
Lived 1915 – 1965 (aged 49–50). Willie King was an American basketball player and baseball player.
Wilbert King (February 16, 1915 – death date unknown) was an American professional basketball and baseball player. King played in the Negro leagues from 1944 to 1947 with the New York Black Yankees, Cleveland Buckeyes, Chicago American Giants, and Homestead Grays. He played in the National Basketball League for the Detroit Gems in the 1946–47 season and averaged 8.2 points per game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie King?
basketball player (1915-1965)
When was Willie King born?
Willie King was born on 16 February 1915 in Alabama.
When did Willie King die?
Willie King died in 1965 in Michigan.
What was Willie King's occupation?
Willie King was a basketball player and baseball player.
What nationality was Willie King?
Willie King was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie King. https://biography.guide/willie-king/
MLA: "Willie King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-king/.
Chicago: "Willie King." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-king/.
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