William John Lloyd (December 16, 1915 – December 24, 1972) was an American professional basketball player.[1][2] He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots in the National Basketball League and averaged 2.6 points per game.[1][3] He later worked for Goodyear as an accountant.[2]
Personal information | |
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Born | (1915-12-16)December 16, 1915 Brooklyn, New York |
Died | December 24, 1972(1972-12-24) (aged 57) Akron, Ohio |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Richmond Hill (Queens, New York) |
College | St. John's (1936–1939) |
Playing career | 1938–1948 |
Position | Guard / Forward |
Career history | |
1938–1941 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
1941–1942 | Akron Collegians |
1942–1943 | Akron Goodyear |
1943–1944 | Akron Collegians |
1944–1945 | Rochester Guards |
1947–1948 | Akron Collegians |
Lloyd played college basketball for St. John's following his prep career at Richmond Hill High School in Queens.[4]
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