About Willis Young
Lived 1911 – 1981 (aged 69). Willis Young was a basketball player.
Willis Verl Young (October 27, 1911 – April 3, 1981), frequently misnamed as Willie Young, was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League in just two games for the Whiting Ciesar All-Americans during the 1937–38 season (both being playoff appearances).
Career statistics
NBL
Source
Playoffs Year Team GP FGM FTM PTS PPG 1938 Whiting 2 0 0 0 .0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willis Young?
American basketball player
When was Willis Young born?
Willis Young was born on 27 October 1911 in Carroll County, Chicago.
When did Willis Young die?
Willis Young died on 3 April 1981 in Richardson, Wheaton.
What was Willis Young's occupation?
Willis Young was a basketball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willis Young. https://biography.guide/willis-young/
MLA: "Willis Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willis-young/.
Chicago: "Willis Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willis-young/.
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