Bill Wheatley

William John Wheatley (July 5, 1909 – February 5, 1992) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was part of the American basketball team, which won the gold medal. He played two matches including the final. He later coached the Salt Lake City entry in American Basketball League of the AAU.

Bill Wheatley
Personal information
Born(1909-07-05)July 5, 1909
Gypsum, Kansas
DiedFebruary 5, 1992(1992-02-05) (aged 82)
El Cerrito, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Career information
High schoolKipp (Kipp, Kansas)
CollegeKansas Wesleyan (1927–1931)
PositionGuard
Career history
As player:
1935–1936McPherson Globe Refiners
1936–193?Kansas City Life
As coach:
1946–1948Oakland Bittners
Career highlights and awards

Wheatley died in his El Cerrito, California home on February 5, 1992 at age 82.[1]

References

  1. "Obituary for William Wheatley". The Salina Journal. February 8, 1992. p. 8. Retrieved August 17, 2020 via Newspapers.com.


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