William McNeil Jones (February 3, 1914 – April 9, 2006) was an American professional basketball player.[1] He played in all five games for the National Basketball League's Toledo Jim White Chevrolets before the team disbanded early into the 1942–43 season.[1][2] Jones was one of the earliest African-American players in the NBL and is considered a pioneer of integration in professional basketball.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 3, 1914 Toledo, Ohio |
| Died | April 9, 2006 (aged 92) Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school | Woodward (Toledo, Ohio) Libbey (Toledo, Ohio) |
| College | Toledo (1933–1934; 1936–1938) |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1942 | Toledo Jim White Chevrolets |
He played collegiately at the University of Toledo,[4] followed by stints with barnstorming teams as well as the Harlem Globetrotters.[3][5] He eventually moved to Los Angeles, California.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Bill Jones NBL stats. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on September 4, 2014.
- ^ 1942–43 Toledo Jim White Chevrolets Stats. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on September 4, 2014.
- ^ a b c "'He lived a good life': Toledo native Bill Jones was a basketball pioneer". The (Toledo) Blade. May 7, 2006. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ^ "2009–10 Men's Basketball Media Guide" (PDF). All-time letterwinners. University of Toledo. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ^ "African Americans in Toledo Sports – Basketball". William Jones. Toledo's Attic. July 24, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2014.