Wilfred Bailey "Bill" Brown (August 2, 1922 – January 15, 2007)[1] was an American professional basketball player in the United States' National Basketball League (NBL).[2] He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars and Waterloo Hawks during the 1948–49 season.[2][3][4] After a collegiate career at the University of Maryland, College Park, Brown was selected in the 1948 BAA draft by the Philadelphia Warriors as the 76th overall pick.[3][5] He pursued a career in the NBL, however, and played both the forward and guard positions.[3]
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1922-08-02)August 2, 1922 Blackford, Kentucky |
Died | January 15, 2007(2007-01-15) (aged 84) Devon, Pennsylvania |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Maryland (1945–1947) |
NBA draft | 1948 / Round: – / Pick: 76th overall |
Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors | |
Playing career | 1948–1949 |
Position | Forward / Guard |
Career history | |
1948 | Oshkosh All-Stars |
1948–1949 | Waterloo Hawks |