Bill Blakeley
American basketball player and coach
Born
Died
2010
16 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the 1950s, primarily with the New York Knicks in the NBA. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, with a focus on developing young talent. Contributed to collegiate basketball as a coach at various universities.
Played for the New York Knicks
Coached at several colleges
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