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Pop Gates

American basketball player (1917-1999) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 82

William Penn "Pop" Gates was an American professional basketball player. Considered one of the top players of his day, he was among the first African American players signed to the National Basketball League, which through merger became today's National Basketball Association.

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Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1999 · aged 82