Bill McGill
Basketball player with Chicago Bulls
Born
September 16th, 1939
85 years ago
Died
July 11th, 2014
11 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the 1960s and 1970s. Competed in the NBA, primarily with the Chicago Bulls. Also had stints in the ABA and overseas. Achieved success at the collegiate level, playing for the University of Utah before entering the professional ranks. Notable for scoring ability and rebounding skill during his playing career.
Played for the Chicago Bulls
Competed in the NBA and ABA
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