William Wilson Fitts (June 16, 1915 – February 23, 2005) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played for the Akron Goodyear Wingfoots in the National Basketball League from 1937 to 1939.[1][2][3] In his brief professional career, Cope averaged 2.0 points per game and contributed towards the Wingfoots' league championship in the 1937–38 season.[1]
Personal information | |
---|---|
Born | (1915-06-16)June 16, 1915 Smithville, Tennessee |
Died | February 23, 2005(2005-02-23) (aged 89) Topeka, Kansas |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | East (Akron, Ohio) |
College | Akron (1933–1937) |
Position | Guard / Forward |
Career history | |
1937–1939 | Akron Goodyear Wingfoots |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Akron Goodyear Wingfoots 1937–38 NBL champions | |
---|---|
|
![]() | This biographical article relating to a United States basketball player, coach, or other figure born in the 1910s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |