Bill Ligon
American basketball player (1952–2024)
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William Norman Ligon (May 19, 1952 – June 11, 2024) was an American professional basketball shooting guard who played one season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Detroit Pistons during the 1974–75 season. The Pistons drafted him from Vanderbilt University during the tenth round (175th pick overall) of the 1974 NBA draft. He worked as an attorney, specializing in criminal defense and litigation.[1] He died in Gallatin, Tennessee on June 11, 2024, at the age of 72.[2]
BornMay 19, 1952
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJune 11, 2024 (aged 72)
Gallatin, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 19, 1952 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | June 11, 2024 (aged 72) Gallatin, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Gallatin Union (Nashville, Tennessee) |
| College | Vanderbilt (1971–1974) |
| NBA draft | 1974: 10th round, 175th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Detroit Pistons |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 26 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1975 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 126 (3.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 26 (0.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 25 (0.7 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
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