Bill Sheridan (basketball)
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BornJanuary 11, 1942
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, New York
DiedDecember 26, 2020 (aged 78)
Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
High schoolSt. Peter's
(Staten Island, New York)
(Staten Island, New York)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 11, 1942 Brooklyn, New York |
| Died | December 26, 2020 (aged 78) Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Peter's (Staten Island, New York) |
| College | Fordham (1960–1963) |
| NBA draft | 1963: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
| Virginia Tech (assistant) | |
| 1973–1976 | Punch |
| 1974–1976 | Netherlands |
| 1976–1977 | EBBC Den Bosch |
| 1980–1982 | EBBC Den Bosch |
| 1982–1983 | Donar |
| 1983–1987 | Brighton Bears |
| Career highlights | |
As coach:
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William E. Sheridan Jr. (January 11, 1942 – December 26, 2020) was an American basketball coach. He made a name for himself coaching for several clubs in the Netherlands, as well as for the Dutch national team.
Sheridan had 2 sisters and 1 brother. He grew up in West Brighton, Staten Island and played for St. Peter's Boys High School, where he was MVP of the All-Star Game between Bronx Catholic All Stars & Staten Island in his senior year. Sheridan was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.[1] He also played baseball, being a pitcher for the Uncle Bill Canlon's Travelers. He served in the United States Marine Corps where he rose to the rank of captain.