| Birth date | October 27, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Carroll County, Indiana, U.S. |
| Death date | April 3, 1981 (aged 69) |
| Death place | Richardson, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Delphi (Delphi, Indiana) |
| Career start | 1931 |
| Career end | 1938 |
| Years 1 | 1931–1934 |
| Team 1 | Schuessler A.C. of Chicago |
| Years 2 | 1934–1937 |
| Team 2 | Chicago Duffy Florals |
| Years 3 | 1938 |
| Team 3 | Whiting Ciesar All-Americans |
Willis Verl Young (October 27, 1911 – April 3, 1981), frequently misnamed as Willie Young,[1] was an American professional basketball player.[2][1] He played in the National Basketball League in just two games for the Whiting Ciesar All-Americans during the 1937–38 season (both being playoff appearances).[1][2]
Career statistics
NBL
Source[2]
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | FGM | FTM | PTS | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Whiting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .0 |
References
- ^ "Willis Young". Peach Basket Society. September 17, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- ^ "Willie Young NBL stats". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 10, 2025.