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William Walton Sharman (May 25, 1926 – October 25, 2013) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He is mostly known for his time with the Boston Celtics in the 1950s, partnering with Bob Cousy in what was then considered the greatest backcourt duo of all time.
Born: in Abilene, Died: October 25, 2013. College: High School: Porterville in Porterville, Draft: , 2nd round (5th pick, 17th overall), NBA Debut: Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1976 and Coach in 2004 () Career Length: 11 years. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info.
Oct 21, 2024 · Bill Sharman (born May 25, 1926, Abilene, Texas, U.S.—died October 25, 2013, Redondo Beach, California) was an American professional basketball player noted for his skills shooting free throws and long-range field goals.
Oct 26, 2013 · He was 87. Sharman played major roles on both sides of the rivalry as a smooth shooting guard, a disciplinarian coach and a successful executive from the Celtics dynasty's founding years to the Lakers' Showtime heyday and beyond.
Sep 13, 2021 · Bill Sharman, who won 4 NBA titles and was named to 8 All-Star teams, excelled as an NBA player, coach and executive. Sharman had no such problems in his basketball career. In his rookie...
Oct 25, 2013 · Bill Sharman, who was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame twice, first as a sharpshooting guard who helped establish the Boston Celtics dynasty of the 1950s and then as a coach who led the...
Oct 25, 2013 · Bill Sharman. Bill Sharman is one of a select group of individuals in NBA history to win a championship as both a player and a coach. Known for his willingness to spend countless hours in the gym perfecting his skills, Sharman brought a disciplined work ethic to the game.
Oct 25, 2013 · Selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History during the league’s 50th anniversary season (1996-97), Bill Sharman spent 23 years as a Special Consultant with the Lakers.
Former Lakers Head Coach, General Manager, & President. Selected as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History during the league’s 50th anniversary season (1996-97), Bill Sharman...
Oct 26, 2013 · Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Sharman – who won four NBA titles as a player, one as a head coach and five in his club’s front office – died Friday in southern California, his former teams said....
