Billy Evans (basketball, born 1932)

William Best Evans (September 13, 1932 – November 22, 2020) was an American basketball player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics. Born in Berea, Kentucky, Evans played collegiately at the University of Kentucky. He was part of the United States basketball team which won the gold medal in 1956.[1]

A jersey honoring Evans hangs in Rupp Arena.

Billy Evans
Evans with the Phillips 66ers.
Personal information
Born(1932-09-13)September 13, 1932
Berea, Kentucky
DiedNovember 22, 2020(2020-11-22) (aged 88)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolBerea (Berea, Kentucky)
CollegeKentucky (1951–1955)
NBA draft1955: 5th round, 32nd overall pick
Selected by the Rochester Royals
PositionGuard
Number42
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1956 Melbourne Team competition
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1959 Chicago Team competition

Evans died on November 22, 2020.[2]

References

  1. "Billy Evans". Olympedia. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  2. Tipton, Jerry (November 24, 2020). "Billy Evans, a player on UK's only undefeated basketball team, dies at 88". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved December 5, 2020.


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