Bill Bridges was an American professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association. He won an NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors in 1975 and was a three-time NBA All-Star.
Player Profile and Personal Life
William C. Bridges was born on April 4, 1939, in Hobbs, New Mexico, USA, and passed away on September 25, 2015, in Santa Monica, California.
He stood 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 103 kg. He shot right and played both power forward and center throughout his career.
| Position | Power Forward |
| Height / weight | 1.98 m / 193 kg |
| Born | 4 Apr 1939 |
| Died | 25 Sep 2015 (76 years) |
| Nationality |
United States
|
| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | The Train |
| Team History | |
Golden State
|
1975 |
Los Angeles
|
1972 - 1974 |
Philadelphia
|
1971 - 1972 |
St. Louis Hawks
|
1963 - 1971 |
High School and College Career
Bridges attended Hobbs High School in Hobbs, New Mexico. He then played college basketball at the University of Kansas from 1958 to 1961, where his No. 32 jersey was later retired.
Professional Career
Selected 32nd overall by the Chicago Packers in the 1961 NBA Draft, Bridges began his professional career with the Kansas City Steers of the American Basketball League.
He spent the majority of his NBA career with the St. Louis Hawks / Atlanta Hawks, earning three All-Star selections (1967, 1968, 1970) and two All-Defensive Second Team honors (1969, 1970).
He concluded his career by winning an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 1975.
Career Highlights:
- 1975 - NBA Champion (Golden State Warriors)
- 1967, 1968, 1970 - NBA All-Star (3x)
- 1969, 1970 - NBA All-Defensive Second Team
1962 - All-ABL First Team
- University of Kansas - No. 32 jersey retired
