Earl Williams (basketball player) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 24, 1951 Levittown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Israeli |
| High school | Woodrow Wilson (Levittown, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Winston-Salem State (1970–1974) |
| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: 3 / Pick: 49th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1974–1994 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1975 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1975–1976 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1976 | New York Nets |
| 1977–1978 | Alvik BK |
| 1978–1979 | Boston Celtics |
| 1979–1983 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1983–1984 | Fortitudo Bologna |
| 1984–1985 | Pallacanestro Brindisi |
| 1988–1989 | Hapoel Holon |
| 1989–1990 | Maccabi Ramat Gan |
| 1990–1991 | Hapoel Holon |
| 1992 | Maccabi Nazareth |
| 1993–1994 | Bnei Herzliya |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Earl Lee "the Twirl" Williams (Hebrew: ארל ויליאמס) is a former professional basketball player. He was born on March 24, 1951, in Levittown, Pennsylvania, U.S. Earl Williams is known for being a top rebounder in the Israeli Basketball Premier League in 1990 and 1991. He holds both American and Israeli citizenship.
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Earl Williams' Early Life and School Years
Earl Williams played high school basketball in Levittown, Pennsylvania. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School. In 2023, he was honored for his sports achievements. He was added to the Bristol Township School District Athletic Hall Of Fame. After high school, he played college basketball at Winston-Salem State University. He played for the Winston-Salem State Rams team.
Earl Williams' Professional Basketball Career
Earl Williams had a long and exciting career playing basketball around the world. He played for teams in the United States, Sweden, Israel, and Italy.
Playing in the United States
In 1974, Earl Williams was chosen in the NBA draft. The Phoenix Suns picked him in the 3rd round. He made his first NBA appearance on October 17, 1974, with the Suns. Over the next four years, he also played for other NBA teams. These included the Detroit Pistons, the New York Nets, and the Boston Celtics.
Playing Basketball in Sweden
For the 1977–78 season, Earl Williams moved to Sweden. He played for a team called Alvik in the Swedish Basketball League. His team finished in second place that year.
Playing Basketball in Israel
Earl Williams later became a big star in the Israeli Basketball Super League. He played for famous teams like Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Holon. He also played for Maccabi Ramat Gan. In 1990, when he was 39 years old, he was the oldest player in the Israeli League. He was the best rebounder in the league in both 1990 and 1991.
Playing Basketball in Italy
Earl Williams also spent two seasons playing basketball in Italy. He played for Fortitudo Bologna in 1984–1985. Later, he played for Libertas Brindisi in 1988–1989.
Earl Williams' Life After Basketball
In 1982, Earl Williams decided to convert to Judaism. He also became a citizen of Israel. This means he has dual citizenship, being a citizen of both the U.S. and Israel.
After he stopped playing basketball at age 43, Earl Williams became an educator. He also worked as a basketball coach in New Jersey. He is married to Merav, who is from Israel. They have two children together.
See also
In Spanish: Earl Williams para niños
