About Wilson Fitts
Lived 1915 – 2005 (aged 89). Wilson Fitts was an American basketball player.
William Wilson Fitts (June 16, 1915 – February 23, 2005) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots in the National Basketball League from 1937 to 1939. In his brief professional career, Cope averaged 2.0 points per game and contributed towards the Wingfoots' league championship in the 1937–38 season.
Career statistics
NBL
†Denotes seasons in which Fitts's team won an NBL championship
Source
Regular season Year Team GP FGM FTM PTS PPG 1937–38† Akron G.W. 12 8 6 22 1.8 1938–39† Akron G.W. 19 16 7 39 2.1Career 31 24 13 61 2.0
Playoffs Year Team GP FGM FTM PTS PPG 1938† Akron G.W. 5 2 6 10 2.0
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wilson Fitts?
American basketball player
When was Wilson Fitts born?
Wilson Fitts was born on 16 June 1915 in Smithville.
When did Wilson Fitts die?
Wilson Fitts died on 23 February 2005 in Topeka.
What was Wilson Fitts's occupation?
Wilson Fitts was a basketball player.
What nationality was Wilson Fitts?
Wilson Fitts was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wilson Fitts. https://biography.guide/wilson-fitts/
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