Billy Cunningham

Billy Cunningham

William John "Billy" Cunningham is an American former professional basketball player and coach, who was nicknamed the Kangaroo Kid. Billy Cunningham was born in Brooklyn, New York. His fame began while he was playing at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, where he was the MVP in the Brooklyn League in 1961. That year, he was the First-Team All-New York City, and a member of the Parade Magazine All-America Team. Cunningham then went to the University of North Carolina, where he excelled. He once grabbed a record 27 rebounds in a game vs. Clemson on February 16, 1963. Cunningham also set a...
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quick facts
Birthdate:June 3, 1943
Birthplace:The Bronx
Age:68
All Positions Played:Shooting guard, Small forward
Education:University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Erasmus Hall High School

Season statistics for Billy Cunningham

Philadelphia 76ers - 1975-76 NBA season
fg%: 0.41
3p%: N/A
ft%: 0.773
fga: 251
3pa: 0
fta: 88
orb: 29
drb: 118
ftm: 68
3pm: 0
fgm: 103
stl: 24
reb: 147
blk: 10
pts: 274
pf: 57
ast: 107
to: 0
games: 20
avg reb: 7.4
avg blk: 0.5
avg pts: 13.7
avg pf: 2.9
avg ast: 5.4
avg to: N/A
avg stl: 1.2
Philadelphia 76ers - 1974-75 NBA season
fg%: 0.428
3p%: N/A
ft%: 0.777
fga: 1423
3pa: 0
fta: 444
orb: 130
drb: 596
ftm: 345
3pm: 0
fgm: 609
stl: 91
reb: 726
blk: 35
pts: 1563
pf: 270
ast: 442
to: 0
games: 80
avg reb: 9.1
avg blk: 0.4
avg pts: 19.5
avg pf: 3.4
avg ast: 5.5
avg to: N/A
avg stl: 1.1
Philadelphia 76ers - 1971-72 NBA season
fg%: 0.461
3p%: N/A
ft%: 0.712
fga: 1428
3pa: 0
fta: 601
orb: N/A
drb: N/A
ftm: 428
3pm: 0
fgm: 658
stl: N/A
reb: 918
blk: N/A
pts: 1744
pf: 295
ast: 443
to: 0
games: 75
avg reb: 12.2
avg blk: N/A
avg pts: 23.3
avg pf: 3.9
avg ast: 5.9
avg to: N/A
avg stl: N/A

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location:Chapel Hill
Founded:December 11, 1789
Colors:Carolina Blue, White
Mascot:Rameses

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. First enrolling students in 1795, it is one of several schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States. In recent years, the...
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Hometown of Billy Cunningham

The Bronx
The Bronx
Population:1,781

The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is also known as Bronx County, the last of the 62 counties of New York State to be incorporated. Located north of Manhattan and Queens, and south of Westchester County, the Bronx is the only borough that is located primarily on...
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Places Billy Cunningham has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Billy Cunningham
MarkerLocationDate ArrivedDate LeftPopulation
A Brooklyn
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where was Billy Cunningham born?
  • A:
    Billy Cunningham was born in The Bronx.
  • Q:
    Where did Billy Cunningham go to school?
  • A:
    Billy Cunningham went to school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • Q:
    When did Billy Cunningham retire from professional sports?
  • A:
    His sports career began in the year 1965 and ended in 1976.

Awards & Accolades

  • NBA All-Rookie Team
    1965-1966
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